Andy nodded thoughtfully. “Maybe once I start writing and directing, I oughta use my Chinese name. I’m gonna think about that.” Cindy brought their salads and six small dishes of salad dressings. She smiled at them brightly before leaving. “Hey, speaking of detective movies set in L.A.,” said Andy, as he studied the bright red Russian dressing. “One of the all-time best is L.A. Confidential with the Hong Kong star, Russell Koh. But he turned down the upcoming remake of the The Big Sleep. You hear about that?” “No, and I like it that way.” Garth sniffed suspiciously at the blue cheese dressing. “But you’re gonna tell me, anyway, aren’t ya?” “George Kulani agreed to star in it. He’s yonsei, since you’re so big on counting generations. But some activist group sent a petition to the studio

