If you’ve seen the lightning-quick manner in which Matt Nathanson can pluck a zinger out of the air or get a person laughing, you’ll understand why I was nervous – in a good way – to interview the singer-songwriter for Bostonist.

Fortunately, I was able to keep up with him and type quickly enough to get our conversation down on paper (or screen – whatever). It’s now online and available…

In other news. My phone rang earlier today and reminded me of just how much I enjoy living here.

“You working tonight? No? What time do you get out? Want to see the Sox with me?”

Awesome. As long as the rain lets up and Gagne goes nowhere near the mound at any point during the game…