Michael Segell is an amateur percussionist and saxophone player and a professional music lover. He is the author of "Standup Guy", and his writing has appeared in numerous publications, including "The New York Times", "Rolling Stone", "Sports Illustrated", and "Esquire", where he wrote the popular column "The Male Mind." He has received two National Magazine Award nominations for his work. He lives with his wife and children in New York City and Long Eddy, New York.