I am not a slow writer, I am not a fast writer . . . I am a half-fast writer.

When old friends get together, everything else fades to insignificance."- War, Famine, Pestilence, and Death

In times of crisis, it is of the utmost importance that one does not lose her head. Marie Antoinette

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall take flack from both sides."- Unofficial UN Motto

Ever since I first visited New Orleans back in '89, I've been intrigued by the French Quarter. I always wanted to set something in the Quarter, whether it was historic or contemporary. Unfortunately, I was always tied up with previous commitments - earlier multiple contracts - and could not get a crack at it.

C'mon kid. Think a minute, even if it hurts.

New Orleans life is such a night life. The thing that comes up very often is that our day essentially doesn't start until midnight or 2 in the morning.