The members took turns lighting sparklers and signing their John Hancocks to the Declaration, with one prankster even going so far as to actually write John Hancock.

Dave Barry Turns 50

The viciousness of the storm took aback even the most seasoned members of our team. It was one of the worst conditions for search and rescue personnel that we've seen in a long time.

I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.

The lighting is so important. One thing that makes me nuts about the lighting now is that they spend an enormous amount of time lighting the set, the background. But the most important thing in the scene is the actor.

It took out the attic and came down and took out suspended ceilings and lighting and damaged a lot of merchandise.