Tony O'Neill, without whose generosity of spirit this book may never have seen print.
Michele Weisler, for her swarming brilliance and friendship and her unapologetic devotion to my work.
John Fante, who missed the boat yet managed to land on top of the mountain, and continues to inspire and amaze me.
Amy Baker at Harper Perennial, for supporting and publishing my stuff and for her kindness.
Bettye LaVette, for changing my life with a single blues song.
About the Author.
The son of novelist John Fante (Ask the Dust), (Ask the Dust), DAN FANTE DAN FANTE is the author of the novels is the author of the novels Chump Change, Mooch, Chump Change, Mooch, and and Spitting Off Tall Buildings; Spitting Off Tall Buildings; the short story collection the short story collection Short Dog; Short Dog; two books of poetry; and the plays two books of poetry; and the plays The Boiler Room The Boiler Room and and Don Giovanni. Don Giovanni. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he lives in Arizona with his wife and son. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he lives in Arizona with his wife and son.
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