10. MY CAPOEIRA BAPTIZADO

Got a double promotion in one day. I was very proud.

9. RELAUNCHNG THE WEBSITE

Long overdue but it’s finally the site I imagined, and getting better all the time.

8. WRITING WITH STEPHEN BOCHCO

Working on a secret project with my mentor. It’s like jamming with Prince, or shooting ball with Jordan.

7. GIANT ROBOT

Always had great admiration for the company, but got a lot closer with the folks there. Blasian is the future.

6. HARVARD

Great year in relation to my alma mater. Convinced one wonderful young lady to go there for undergraduate, another to attend law school. Then had a great time at the Black Alumni weekend.

Skip Gates, Suzanne Malveaux, Reginald

5. SCORING THE BLACK PANTHER ANIMATED SERIES

Stephen James Taylor is brilliant and fun to work with.

4. WATCHING MY KIDS ON THE TRAMPOLINE

It makes them so happy, which makes me happy.

3. ATTENDING THE OBAMA INAUGURATION

Worth the money and trouble, and that’s saying a lot.

2. DIRECTING MODERN FAMILY, RAISING THE BAR and SONS OF TUSCON

I’ve a good time working all year, but those experiences were great.

1. NORTH BEACH, MARTHA’S VINEYARD

Playing in the rough waters with friends and family.