James Phelan
He was a newspaper reporter and a prolific contributor to magazines for over 60 years. His best-selling book was 'Howard Hughes: The Hidden Years'.
He died of lung cancer in Temecula and was survived by his wife of 52 years, Amalie, and two daughters, Judith and Janet.
“We should have a name for them, Anna said.The Sick, or the Infected? Something. Something to differentiate them from the real people we see - I mean, the normal survivors like us.The Thirsty? Dave suggested.The Thirsty? Anna said sarcastically. Like, look out Dave - there's a Thirsty behind you?The Arseholes, Mini said. The Scary Arseholes.That works, I said with a grin. Look out Dave, there's an arsehole behind you!”
James Phelan