Due to heavy volume of mail (thanks, Ehrmie) asking about my living situations on the road, it seems appropriate to give a brief summation of how I travel, now that I've actually left Orange Park, FL.

I know... you're all dying to find out... what's my bus like???

In a word... or few... so much better than yours!!! (Or rather, the cast's). There is a really good reason for this, however, so I don't see any reason why I shouldn't gloat. The cast always stays in a hotel. The crew, on the other hand, often has to sleep on the bus because we will load out from one city and drive straight to the next to load in 10 hours later. For instance, next week we have 6 cities in 7 days. The bus will be my abode, as well as the abode for 10 other people. It. is. awesome.

You walk onto the bus and into the front lounge. It's got tan leather couches, a flat-screen tv, satellite cable, 2 mini-fridges, a microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, bathroom (walnut paneling!) and a fully-stocked bar. Emphasis on the bar. (Side note: before we moved onto the bus, we were asked what kind of drinks we wanted, and we were told to aim high. No shortage of Maker's Mark or Belvedere on this ride).

Once you pass through the front lounge, you're in the sleeper bay. 12 bunks, 3 high, 2 across, full length and slightly narrower than a twin; each one comes equipped with sockets, lights, and a fold-down flat screen tv for dvds or the satellite cable.

The back lounge is basically the same as the front lounge, minus the kitchen. Plus the booze.

You can be sure that every night, after the show, while the crew is getting onto our bus, the entire coach bus full of actors is watching our every step, crying on the inside. Overall, it's a good setup.