Thank You Note
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CHIEF EDITOR Uziel de Jesus AUTHOR Marcello Costa
First I thank God for my existence, my family in heaven and my family still on earth who share supper with me. To Deise, Leia, Paula and Lene, for always standing by me, not to forget Caridad, who made my dreams possible. To the Jean Pierre Hair Salon on Times Square in New York City, where I improved my knowledge. To my agent Ken Barboza, for helping me become a professional.
COVER Daiane Benedet Ricardo Pimentel
To Josiane Silva, for his constant support in this project, for organizing it, scheduling it, and always being available.
GRAPHIC DESIGN Daiane Benedet
To Ricardo Pimentel, who with immeasurable effort helped turn my wildest ideas into perfect pictures; also his wife Eliane, “Nana,” for tolerating me in their house at the most inappropriate times.
ENGLISH COPY EDITING Sue Haskins PUBLISHER Above Publications www.aboveonline.com (617) 252-8088 Printed by Grafica Viena in Brazil
To Andrezza, The Moon, for being positive, and not letting me give up my dreams! Finally, I thank all of my friends for their moral and psychological support, for always encouraging me, picking me up after each fall and believing in me when even I didn’t believe. Thanks!
Marcello Costa