Romeo and Juliet

“Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene,

From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hand unclean.

From forth the fatal loins of these two foes, A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life."
-Romeo & Juliet,  Shakespeare

“It's so simple, in a way, I mean, two young people fall in love, because it is love. And they don't get that you're not supposed to do that. You're not supposed to cross the floor and fall in love. But it's love. Love does not understand that. And so, my whole life I have struggled with this notion of that love transcends differences.”

Joseph Kertes is an award winning author.  His most recent book is Last Impressions.  Among his awards are: Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour,  the Canadian Jewish Book Award and the U.S. National Jewish Book Award for Fiction. He founded the creative writing and comedy programs at Humber College.