I lived like a man who wanted to die but who had no courage to do it himself.
I walked black streets and alleys alone; I passed out in cabarets.
I backed out of two duels more from apathy than cowardice and truly wished to be murdered.
And then I was attacked.
It might have been anyone - and my invitation was open to sailors, thieves, maniacs, anyone.
But it was a vampire.

Louis, Interview with the Vampire ~ Anne Rice