On one level, nothing's really changed in my life. I still drive my daughter in the car pool on Monday. But it's impossible not to be aware of this rush of attention; it's impossible not to be seduced by it once you've entered into it, seduced by being unhappy when the attention wanes.

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.