Carrie (who plays Denise) told Ezra that his name reminded her mother of early-90's rock band, Better than Ezra (http://www.betterthanezra.com/hi.php). Ezra was appalled: "I hate them for two reasons: 1.) they suck, 2.) They think they're better than me and they're just not. They suck." Well said Ezra. For Ezra. Word.