I was speechless just then, knowing exactly who Tanya Pierce was. She was a major star on the big screen, acting in several very popular movies. Her latest, "The Windy City", was a thriller about a serial killer, set in Chicago. I had seen it, as I am sure the rest of the known world had. I had no idea Howard knew such famous people, but I suppose it shouldn't have surprised me that much. He WAS connected after all.

Eventually I found my voice, "Pleased to meet you Tanya. My name is James, and yes I know who you are." She smiled at this, although I am sure she...