vitruvius is accompanied by an accordionist known in the industry as the
ghoulish Pierre. Pierre was vitruvius's dresser in the early days, a man
of few words and rudimentary sewing skills. In fact, Pierre was Little
Hans's little-known little brother Little Pierre.
vitruvius says what about a gig in Kassel? She needs forty-eight hours
to prepare with Pierre (during which time I will be away on business in
Sydney and Melbourne). I tell her are you crazy? Kassel is not exactly
on the club circuit. She says quality is quality, give me a break. I say
what exactly did you have in mind? She crosses her legs in the other
direction, pauses significantly, swallows the last of her Gibson and
says I will do the solemn Aztec moon dance of love.