Epilogue

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That night the Dalai Lama swept the Holys, taking Best Religious Leader as well as Best Foreign Religious Leader. The Lifetime Achievement Award was like an embarrassing afterthought.

With Andrew's expert sound editing, the Channel 6 live recording of the cantata became a popular Nonesuch release.

Steve Blanchard was amazed to find the germ of a real idea in Kush's amateur insight. He would later present "A New Seven-Eiffel-Tower Solution" at the ACM Puzzleology Conference in Helsinki, listing Kush as co-author.

John Achatz recovered quickly. The shooter, a jealous husband who was actually after the man behind John, turned himself in to the police.

Jean-Marie, the MBTA driver, stuck to his improbable going-in-for-repairs story. With the Achatz case solved, The Commissioner was happy to drop 

the matter. The MBTA and the Union quietly negotiated a termination with three years' severance.

Using this windfall, Jean-Marie opened what has become a popular Haitian restaurant in the ladder blocks. Donna Birnbaum is often seen there and is rumored to be a silent partner. Some say her interest is more than financial.

The Publisher wound up with more publicity than he ever dreamed possible. Most recently, he has received the croix d'honneur.

Kate wrote up a list of the day's events. It took an entire notepad. Working with her son Adam, gradually an idea took shape. 

Adam used his connections at Korn Ferry to set up a meeting with The Publisher. This fall, when The Buonorotti Anagram goes into production, the crew will also film The Buonorotti Anagram: Part II, and The Buonorotti Anagram: Part III.


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