I LOVE L.A.
Amanda Peet's interview about Los Angeles [September 1] elicited many fond memories of my years in the City of Angels. Thoughts of late-night runs to Canter's Deli and hiking in Runyon Canyon only start the list.

After arriving into American Airlines' remodeled Terminal 4 at LAX many times, I always welcomed the sight of the oil rigs on La Cienega. Thank you for your story.
Ryan Hall, San Diego, California

Dear Ryan: Sounds like you had many good times in L.A., but were they ever as good as the fun you could have imagining all the money you'd pocket if you struck it rich off of those oil rigs? Here in Texas, we daydream about becoming the next Jed Clampett all the time.

HIGH-FLYING HUMOR
American Way offers some of the best written, most interesting, most varied, and best-edited articles I have ever read, both in the air and on terra firma. The inclusion of humor - and not just mere sarcasm - in your stories helped me travel more comfortably during my most recent trips on American Airlines, particularly given the fact that I was traveling due to a death in my family. The articles exhibited thoughtfulness and intelligence.

I'd also like to add that after I spent a weekend traveling aboard a different airline (by necessity, not by choice) and reading what that airline believed to be an in-flight magazine, I can say American Way safely assumes superiority in this category. Thank you for your effort to bring style and journalism to the air. Keep up the great writing and editing.
Marybeth T. Miller, Canton, Michigan

Dear Marybeth: We're happy to receive high marks for humor, sensitivity, and intelligence. Now we just have to work on perfecting our triple axel, and we'll be golden.editor@americanwaymag.com.

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