Err... oops :) CGI::Minimal doesn't cover cookies. Try CGI::Simple::Cookie (also) for that -- or perhaps just CGI::Simple. Either combo should be faster than straight CGI.pm; YMMV.
-jc
Thanks for the replies. I know I'm nitpicking, but I was curious. Obviously I want it to be readable, but it might as well be readable and fast, if possible. :)