America’s Comedy calls Alex Stein “a masterful storyteller who peppers his tales with humor, soul, and a top-notch wit.” His essay collection NO, MR. BOND, I EXPECT YOUR DREAMS TO DIE is available all over the world (and here tonight). He’s also an award-winning documentary filmmaker and he produces the long-running weekly Muse Literary Salon show every Saturday night at “Muse on 8th”in Los Angeles. His hobbies include fixing second-act problems in exchange for triple-crème cheese and standing in bars, coffee shops, and theaters telling stories of heartache, longing, and loss.