PositiveDallas Morning NewsA humorist with roots at the legendary Spy magazine ... From arabesques to Zumba, he does the same for dance, making a collage of the form\'s history, his personal experiences and dry, wry wit ... His stories can digress without ever making a point, but his writing also has a tender touch ... There\'s nothing new in these bios, but Alford has a smooth, lighthearted way of weaving history into his own experiences with an eye for detail, vivid imagery and a talent for synthesis.
