Super quirky short essays? stories? musings? drivel that are likely to make one smirk, chuckle, or smile. Light, entertaining, imaginative. Probably wouldn't get published by anyone who didn't already have a famous name. However, that doesn't mean this is garbage, just that it wouldn't be the kind of thing a publisher would take a chance on with a "nobody." I've read other Steve Martin work, and he's a good writer. Pick up this for some nonsensical bedtime reading. Worked for me!