Len Dissado: It's Not a Job, It's a Way of Life.

We begin our feature series with a profile of Len Dissado. We spoke over Zoom, with Dissado joining in from his “house made of books,” where he estimates there are at least a thousand volumes. In a thoughtful, and at times hilarious, conversation, we discussed his prolific work and everything from badminton to Greek coffee. Dissado shared more stories and endless insights into science and society than we could include in an article. Speaking with him was a delight, and what follows is a mere glimpse into the life of this incomparable man. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]