It's a highly specialized skill. You don't find those kind of people walking around all the time.

It can make or break their success if they're ready to hit the big time and can't raise the adequate funding. That can be the end of them.

I think some people are picturing this overnight development, and it doesn't work that way.

I think a lot of people avoid making dessert because they think it takes a lot of skill or time. Icebox desserts are, for the most part, very simple. Anyone can layer slices of fruit with whipped cream or pudding to create a beautiful parfait. Or they can make gelatin that's folded with softened ice cream or whipped topping.

It gives attacking teams more time to set up and allows a little bit more skill. The two-line pass backs up the defense and provides more speed through the neutral zone. Defensemen have to make quicker decisions.

If people want to believe I'm a dominatrix in my spare time, that's fine with me — I mean, I'm definitely happy to smack people around if that's what they really want.