We've lined up three bilingual interns in Ontario because word on the street is that a lot of the girls out there are Mexican immigrants; finding sympathetic characters will be a major hurdle, but the story of an illegal immigrant coming to the United States and turning tricks to make ends meet is a uniquely compelling one that adds an unforeseen dimension to the film. Following Peter's insightful suggestion, we shot a handful of interviews in midtown Manhattan in order to get the average Joe's perspective on the subject of sex workers. We plan to shoot interviews at cities throughout the country as we make our way west; I was looking forward to outright indignation but most people were surprisingly open-minded. It's New York City after all.

We're determined to come in under budget, and to further that cause, will pick up non-perishable groceries tomorrow, and maybe even cook up a storm. Dan is an outspoken advocate for anchovies and other kinds of canned and salted fish that turn my stomach, but I'll make a sincere effort to appreciate their finer points. Other culinary highlights we're looking forward to include peanut butter and bread. I'm exaggerating of course, but I think it's safe to say that Dan and I share an affinity towards asceticism, an affinity that will serve us well throughout production and without which we would never have hitch-hiked across America and "discovered" lot lizards in the first place.

All our ducks are lined up in a row, said Dan.

-A