This is Daniel Jones, famed and beloved editor of the New York Times Modern Love column, author of the newly released Love, Illuminated which reveals what he’s learned from reading ten years worth of peoples’ traumatizing and hilarious love-related essays. 

The double short Dan’s passing on? 

"Writer’s block is not about having nothing to say. It’s about being too impatient to take the time you need to say it well."

A very special thanks to Dan for finding me in the slush pile, and for risking life and limb while ACTUALLY DRINKING COFFEE in this photo. Commitment, people.