“The resulting cacophony interferes with the author’s rhythms and rests,” says the musician and crime novelist, whose latest book is “Murder Your Employer.” “Like listening to Beethoven in one ear and ‘Roll Over Beethoven’ in the other.”
Rupert Holmes has written hit songs, a Broadway smash, a TV show and mystery novels including 'Murder Your Employer.' His work is still about 'escape.'
Marion Meade, who helped revive interest in Dorothy Parker, the celebrated writer and sardonic wit of the Algonquin Round Table, with her 1988 biography, died Dec. 29 at her home in Manhattan. She was 88.