WTF, it was a more innocent time. It's like we were sure that we were invulnerable. And yes, the behind-the-scenes drama got ridiculous, and much of it started at the top.
But all in all, it was a hell of a lot of fun. Everyone was welcome, unless you were a jerk. Getting into the inner circle took time, and trust had to be built, but it was certainly worth it. And the parties. Oh, the parties. They were about friends cutting lose and going a little bit nuts with a bunch of like-minded adults.
Not long ago I ran across some photos from the parties (Amanda's b-day at a place off Montrose, and another party at the late, lamented Palm Beach Club.) Good times.