Fragments of Noir

Monday, 2 May 2016

The smile of Turner and the scent of roses

The waiters whistling as the last bar closes

The song that Crosby sings

These Foolish Things

(Maschwitz/ Strachey)

Frank Sinatra

fragments of noir: 'It was one of those hot dry Santa Annas that come down thru the mountain passes and curl your hair and make your nerves jump and your skin itch. On nights like that every booze party ends in a fight. Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands' necks. Anything can happen. You can even get a full glass of beer at a cocktail lounge. ............ Red Wind- Raymond Chandler

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