[KHS]

The other option is that I only strip the quotes if they appear at the very start of the value and the end - I never strip quotes in the middle of an entry. I think this would work just fine and supports both ways of operating. Let me know if you disagree.

Yes, I can't think of any reason I'd have a quote (single or double) at the very end or very beginning of any entry. I only use them within names of people or within names of songs (e.g., Hair (from "Hair") or James "Jimmy" Van Heusen). Excellent solution! How soon? LOL