Years ago, when my attempts at a writing career came to a complete stand-still, I applied to the Los Angeles Police Department. This might seem odd for a liberal woman who once went to UC Santa Cruz, but I've always… — Lisa Lutz Copy Share Image
The sense of not knowing where I came from let me be as smart as I wanted to be. — Lisa Lutz Copy Share Image
“I ordered a beer, opened the newspaper, and realized the light was all wrong for reading. Still, if you're a woman sitting alone in a bar, it's always best to look occupied, even if you're faking it. Most men think they're doing you a favor, keeping you company, curing you of the shame of being alone in public. It didn't… — Lisa Lutz Copy Share
I have certain rules for snooping, under which anything out in the open is fair game. But I also think, in light of some… — Lisa Lutz Copy Share Image
“I was angry, but I was also tired and devastated by the idea that I would have to spend another four hours trying to… — Lisa Lutz Copy Share Image
I was on a few surveillance jobs as part of a big team. I would be the person to follow the subject on foot… — Lisa Lutz Copy Share Image
“I was thinking what everyone is thinking all of the time: How can I make this last just a little bit longer?” — Lisa Lutz Copy Share Image
I entered his apartment without being invited, which is perfectly fine if you're not a vampire. — Lisa Lutz Copy Share Image
I could never really choose a favorite book, but whenever I'm asked what my favorite movie is, I always say 'Withnail & I,' a… — Lisa Lutz Copy Share Image
Sometimes a single item can wrap up, in a nutshell, who a person is. In my grandparents' home, a clear plastic container was enthroned… — Lisa Lutz Copy Share Image
