Ran into Dean on the mall soaking in some adoration. When a group of college-age kids gathered round him screaming “We love you, Howard!” He responded, “Well, if you do, vote for John Kerry.” But man, was it a forced smile. I would have interviewed him, but for fear he’d remember the magazine that killed his nomination! (I”m kidding–befor you send the bloodhounds out–he had something to do with it!)