Acknowledgments

FOR MIKEL

I MINED THE DRAINS OF nearly everyone I know for this book. Fueled by a newfound patience and stability afforded me by the settling influence of my partner, Mikel Herrington, I am lucky to be able to work at home. My sister, Sue Highfield, joyously runs my business, with no help from me. My heartfelt thanks. Lee Bailey’s work continues to inspire me; further, I cherish his friendship. It was he who introduced me to Roy Finamore, my dear friend and editor at Clarkson Potter, where the work has always been professional and fun. Roy allowed me to work with one of my closest friends, Kelly Bugden, whose beautiful photography captures all that the lowcountry can be. Thanks to Van Wifvat, too. I would also like to thank Lenny Allen, Amy Boorstein, Jane Treuhaft, Lauren Shakely, Robin Strashun, Joy Sikorski, and Sean Yule at Potter, and Donna Agajanian for the beautiful design.