Tonight, I told Ira Glass that I have a dog. It may have been the shortest interview that he ever conducted, but I feel that my entire life has been validated. This happened; I may now die without regret. ~ Ira: Okay, you: you get the last question.  Me: I just want to know how Piney is doing.  Ira: Piney??? (There was no recollection on his face… I thought I got the name wrong.) Me: Your dog? Ira: I know who Piney is. I assume you are asking because you have a dog? Me: Yes. Ira: What kind? Me: Yorkshire terrier.  Ira: Has he ever bitten anyone? Me: Yes (are…