About Amy vs. John

Amy vs. John: A "he said/she said" take on life, love, and everything else

Amy and John will blog (and disagree) about everything in their lives from hot topics in the news to their friends' arguments--and, of course, their own arguments. Plus, they'll answer user-generated questions in the only way they know how: with opposing views.

Bio: Amy Kean, writer, TV journalist, and actress, developed her feisty, outspoken style--just trying to be heard--as the youngest child in a competitive Irish Catholic family from Boston.

After graduating from a buttoned-up all-girls prep school, Amy went on to Tufts University. There, on her first night out of her dorm room, she met John in the filthy, dark basement of a fraternity house. Pure magic.

In 1996, Amy's career was launched at The New York Post, where she wrote about entertainment and her true obsession--relationships. Her advice column, "He Says, She Says," led to lots of TV appearances: Fox News, VH1, CNN, Politically Incorrect, Living It Up With Ali and Jack, Good Day NY, Geraldo, Montel, Maury, The Big Idea With Donny Deutsch, Showbiz Tonight, The View, CBS's The Early Show, and even a part on The Sopranos.

Late one night, after skimming an article about bloggers taking over the planet, Amy rolled over and whispered, "Honey, we're starting a new blog tomorrow, with videos. Okay?" John grunted, and blog history was made. Their irreverent relationship advice project, "Hold My Purse," ran through early 2008 on NBC Universal's iVillage.com before they joined the team here at We.

Amy spends her free time drawing, painting, and bickering with John in their messy but happy Manhattan home.

John Schwartz grew up in Westchester County, New York, studied mechanical engineering and English at Tufts University, lit things on fire for a while as an engineer at Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and currently works as a cameraman and director on commercials, movies, and television.

Other things you don't necessarily need (or care) to know about John include:

• He's half Jewish, half Protestant (read: nonreligious).

• He's a gadget freak.

• He prides himself on being open-minded (Amy's translation: wishy-washy).

• He freely admits he prefers books on tape to real reading.

• He reluctantly admits he enjoys shopping more than most straight men.

• He's a political independent (Amy's translation: wishy-washy)

• He spends way too much of his time and energy acting as Amy's personal assistant, but he secretly enjoys it.