Fragments of Noir

Wednesday, 28 April 2021

Most people go through life using up half their energy trying to protect a dignity they never had.

Raymond Chandler

The Long Goodbye

1953

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Mark Smith

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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