Mary Esterheld writes:

>On a related note, it might be a good idea to collect cell phones prior
>to a concert.  ...  Last concert I attended was intruded upon at least
>5 times by cell phone rings.  Or possibly the hall could have a blinking
>sign "turn off cell phones" that would flash periodically while the
>orchestra is playing something like airlines "fasten your seat belts".

To anyone who has ever been an audience member when a cell phone rang
and the recipient of the call began a conversation, as I have, Mary's
suggestions are pure gold.  Thank you.

Jane Erb