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And that's another thing. What if I were to talk to Tanker, find out if he's happy at the Polonius Room, see if maybe he wants to come back? He was always such a key part of this kitchen.Rickey pointed a chocolate-smudged finger at Lenny. Don't you dare. If I decide I want to talk to him, I'll talk to him. I told you, I don't need you handling my business for me.I understand, Lenny said, making a mental note to call Tanker.

Poppy Z. Brite

And that's another thing. What if I were to talk to Tanker, find out if he's happy at the Polonius Room, see if maybe he wants to come back? He was always such a key part of this kitchen.Rickey pointed a chocolate-smudged finger at Lenny. Don't you dare. If I decide I want to talk to him, I'll talk to him. I told you, I don't need you handling my business for me.I understand, Lenny said, making a mental note to call Tanker.

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About Poppy Z. Brite

William Joseph Martin (born May 25, 1967), formerly Poppy Z. Brite, is an American author. He initially achieved fame in the gothic horror genre of literature in the early 1990s by publishing a string of successful novels and short story collections. He is best known for his novels Lost Souls (1992), Drawing Blood (1993), and Exquisite Corpse (1996). His later work moved into the genre of dark comedy, with many stories set in the New Orleans restaurant world. Martin's novels are typically standalone books but may feature recurring characters from previous novels and short stories. Much of his work features openly bisexual and gay characters.