The article presents a panel discussion at the first conference of The John Updike Society held on October 1-3, 2010 at Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania. The discussion featured Mary Weatherall, the first wife of John Updike, his children Elizabeth Cobblah, Miranda Updike and Michael Updike. The discussion focused on John Updike as a writer, his diversions and social niceties and recreation, and his relationship with his family.