In today's Philadelphia Inquirer, Jerry Seinfeld discusses his new film, and his life, in which his lifelong practice of TM finally surfaces, in his own humorous way!

By Carrie Rickey

Inquirer Movie Critic

Promoting his new film, Bee Movie, Jerry Seinfeld, talks about his film and his life.

Fastidiously casual in black blazer, untucked slate-colored shirt, and jeans, the comedian exudes composure rather than ease. Is there a component in the Seinfeld hard-wiring that accounts for his Zenlike equilibrium?

"Any actor, writer or comedian is a close observer of human behavior," he says, more amused than appalled. "I am so offended by so much I see that I try not to do it."

To his professional answer he appends a personal one: "I've been practicing Transcendental Meditation most of my life. I think that does something to your nervous system," the eternal observer observes. "It has given me a calmness I don't think I had at 19."

Pause.

"But who's calm at 19?"