This book would have never existed with Michel. So it is to him that I first say thank you; for his encouragement, generosity and expansive love. Special thanks also to our families and friends who inhabit these pages.
At Ed Victor Ltd I give enormous thanks to my agent and friend, Sophie Hicks, to Maggie Phillips, Hitesh Shah and Grainne Fox, all of whom help smooth the bumps in the running of my professional life, and to old pals, Chris Brown and Bridget Anderson, who are always there in hours of need.
My profound gratitude to a great team at The Overlook Press; most especially to Tracy Carns for buying the book and for publishing it with such style and enthusiasm.