Allan Margolies, his unfinished life review from his journal, printed by hand in all caps, found in his apartment. Born Brooklyn, N.Y. 1942 Graduated New York School of Interior Design. Became in charge of display for Van Leigh Furniture, the largest designer showroom for home furnishing in New York. Then became a junior executive at David Laurence Roth, Inc., an upscale interior design firm and antiques’ dealer.