Quote of the day
Language is legislation, speech is its code. We do not see the power which is in speech because we forget that all speech is a classification, and that all classifications are oppressive.
Julie Smith

Born: November 25, 1944 (age 80)
Bio: Julie Smith is an American mystery writer, the author of nineteen novels and several short stories. She received the 1991 Edgar Award for Best Novel for her sixth book, New Orleans Mourning.
Known for:
- New Orleans Mourning (1990)
- Louisiana hotshot (2001)
- Death turns a trick (1982)
- Sourdough wars (1984)
- Louisiana Bigshot: A Talba Wallis Novel (2002)






