Chemists employed by the police can do remarkable things with blood. They can weave it into a rope to hang a man.
Once you are successful, there's a very seductive rhythm at work that keeps you wanting to outdo yourself. By the end of 'Spirit' I felt like I didn't want to get into that trap. It almost makes you cartoon-like.
Thomas Campbell, Poet (1777) |
Vincent Canby, Critic (1924) |
Donald Evans, Public Servant (1946) |
Peggy Fleming, Athlete (1948) |
Bobbie Gentry, Musician (1944) |
Elizabeth Hardwick, Critic (1916) |
Juliana Hatfield, Musician (1967) |
Norman Lear, Producer (1922) |
Carol Leifer, Comedian (1956) |
Richard Aldington, Writer (1962) |
John Dalton, Scientist (1844) |
Osbert Lancaster, Cartoonist (1986) |