w all shots have been represented by crashes of the cymbals, but these are purposefully muted so that the final shot (Margots fatal shot) can be climactic and moving. Immediately following this crash, there should be a pause of the music for a few beats to emphasize the death of, the briefly happy, Mr. Macomber. Next, the music should become quick paced and jazzy again as Wilson berates Margaret concerning her husbands death. Finally, the music should take on an intense melancholy tone utilizing the string section primarily, then fading away to nothing allowing the singers to deliver their final lines without accompaniment.The opera, How Francis got his Groove Back, was a smash hit, as Im sure youre aware. Just another notch in the belt of genius, I guess. Of course, I cannot take all the credit. I drew on innumerable artistic sources from Hemingway to Merimee to Weil, not to mention the help of my overworked and underpaid friend Mr. Festwinger. Nevertheless, one can only postulate where I go from here as an artist. I've considered several things; changing my name to a symbol of some sort, or perhaps shaving my head and founding a cult based on the worship of dairy products. Regardless, the world can only hope that my liver doesnt give out before Ive made my complete contribution to the arts....
