AFTERWORD
The story you have read would not have been possible without the guiding hand of my colleague and advisor Robert K. Stephen. He was invaluable at editing, innovating and cajoling but at times I heard him moaning, “Not Again!” after editing each chapter some fifty times. He took great care to ensure the words you read are mine so if they are sloppy and misguided at times blame it on me as the book is my work and my story with all its flaws and imperfections.
Of course, this book is dedicated to Ginevra my one and only true love although she too was far from perfect. She was a unique and passionate fireball and somewhat challenging at first for my Indo-Welsh upbringing. When I make my annual trip to my seaside villa on the Bay of Naples I swear her scent still lingers. And the memory and possibilities of my unborn child continue to haunt me.
Don Lupara died a natural death if you call choking on a huge spoonful of caviar natural. Malvagia, his wife, at my invitation has moved into my Bay of Naples villa cooking like a maniac when I visit and sending me jams and cookies.
I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders by recounting my adventures and the people I have met, loved and hated. I am sickened by the death of my friend John Lennon and the American fascination with guns although I feel justified in gunning down Cyclops but doesn’t every killer have justification? God will determine my fate for my brutal act of retribution.
Lumbago Pictures in Mumbai has purchased first rights to this book in anticipation of making it either a serious movie or a Bollywood film with dancing and singing.
My next adventure? I have given some thought to describing my recent activities with the Riesling Liberation Front or my career in an investment management megacorp. Stay tuned.
With all my love, gratitude and respect I remain The Penniless Pensioner!
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