In this collection of short essays, Maine humor icon Tim Sample shares some of the quirkier aspects of growing up and living in Maine. Along the way he offers listeners a behind the scenes glimpse into his long career in the entertainment business. Sample waxes poignantârecalling old friends, pets, and childhood memoriesâand passes along more than a few hilarious âinsider tipsâ including the proper way to eat a lobster and a few time tested techniques for dealing with folks from away. His wide range of subjects includes things that could happen âOnly in Maine,â how his dad invented the SUV, a âmagicalâ luncheon with horror master Stephen King, and the pitfalls of Maineâs fifth season (mud). Born and raised in Maine, Tim shows us the Maine we know and loveâwarts and all. Part whimsical anecdote, part hard-won wisdom, every story is perfectly seasoned with Sampleâs distinctive wry Yankee wit.