Joel Stein

Joel Stein is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times and a regular contributor to TIME. After attending Stanford Stein began his career as a writer and researcher for Martha Stewart Living. He went on to be a columinist for Time Out New York.

Stein joined TIME in August 1997 gaining notice for his arch celebrity Q&A's and for his anecdotal humor columns. He can sometimes be seen as talking head on television programs such as I Love the '80's. He has also co-produced three TV pilots and was a writer/producer for the sitcom "Crumbs".

Stein lives in Los Angeles with his wife Cassandra Barry.