email today from my contact at Powells Books in Portland:

Rob,
This is crazy but yesterday I saw Gus Van Sant (the famous director
who lives in Portland) at the store. I don’t know him so I just sort
of watched him a little out of the corner of my eyes as I shelved
books nearby. He picked up 100 Spinning Plates and bought it! He had
about 4 other books in his basket but hey–maybe he’s reading it
right now!

Just thought you’d like to know.

Kevin