This I believe: Most of what goes into character sheets should never appear in the book. A lot of what goes into character sheets has no relevance to the character’s attitudes or actions in the book. Some of what goes into character sheets will change…

Uncle Shatsi just kept setting up his stand and yammering at me, until I finally wrote a short story with him as a major character.

M: My guest today–for my sins–is Bud Blossom, restaurateur. B: Let’s snap it up today. I’m a busy man. M: Fine. Are people surprised you speak such good English? B: Yeah, especially hicks. M: Thank you. B: Oooh, Miss Frosty! Who said I was talking…