Speak of the Devil

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Word on the street is that it’s tedious to hear writers or actors or other such types giving gushing thanks to their agents. Well… too bad, this guy’s earned it. My great thanks to Richard Pine of Inkwell Management-Mr. Cool-for his steadfast confidence in my work, his aplomb under fire, and his wise counsel and assistance while I was working on this book.

In addition, I want to thank Jonathan Karp for taking Richard’s calls in the first place and for championing my book so powerfully at Random House. Likewise Gina Centrello (she of the astonishingly good taste) for all her enthusiastic support. And of course my shrewd and skillful editor, Mark Tavani, for bossing me around just the right amount in the name of getting it as right as right can be.

I’ve also received immeasurable support and guidance before, during, and after the writing of this book from Kadam Morten and the great loving crew at the Chakrasambara Buddhist Center in Chelsea. Everyone should be so fortunate.

RH