It's impossible not to be taken in by the spectacle of oneself, which is the biggest sin of the culture right now.

Personal life and education
Tolkin was born in New York City New York the son of Edith (née Leibovitch) a studio executive and film industry lawyer and the late comedy writer Mel Tolkin. Tolkin lives in Los Angeles with his wife Wendy Mogel (parenting expert and author of bestseller The Blessing of a Skinned Knee). Tolkin (born October 17 1950) is an American filmmaker and novelist.

Michael L. Tolkin (born October 17 1950) is an American filmmaker and novelist.