![]() But, on another level, in the book, I knew I wanted some humor, and it just seemed so human, and yet silly, that Nichol would think ‘I forget’ is a sentence that leads to wisdom. Still Life introduces not only an engaging series hero in Inspector Gamache, who commands his forces-and this series-with integrity and quiet courage, but also a winning and talented new writer of traditional mysteries in the person of Louise Penny. ![]() ![]() He opened a meeting by reciting them, and I thought….what an extraordinary man. Those sentences came from the very first time I met Michael. When asked in events to recite the four sentences, I almost always forget one, as Gamache does here. This brings back memories on so many levels. Now she quickly wrote: I’m sorry, I don’t know, I need help, I forget. ![]() She figured it would make her look foolish. She hadn’t wanted to take notes while he was talking. And thank you.’ Oddly enough, she realised she meant it.Īfter Gamache had left, Nichol brought out her notebook. But we’ll talk more about it tonight, right?’ ![]() And one other.’ Gamache thought for a moment but couldn’t bring it to mind. ‘They are four sentences we learn to say, and mean.’ Gamache held up his hand as a fist and raised a finger with each point. ![]()
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