I was in the audience that evening when you performed Something Dark at Grahamstown - the evening of the bat - it was obvious that the bat was not meant to be there, but it kind of added to the theatre of the piece. It was as if you were being encircled by something that lives in the dark which was, to me, quite compelling. It looked as if the bat was trying send you off-balance as it made a number of passes at you... I don't know if you were aware of the audience reaction... some worried murmurs and tense gasps around me... but you appeared to be unmoved and unaware of it. Interesting, I thought, this man cannot be diverted from his path. His determination is so strong! It was good talking to you Lemn. I found you and your story inspirational.. and I have told three people about it.. not briefly but in as much detail as I could remember. They are all people who I wish could have watched your performance, as I think they would have taken a lot from it. I was pleased to see so many young people in the audience… in this age (and I am generalising here) of not accepting responsibility for oneself and blaming anyone and everyone for one's shortcomings and lack of success in life, it was a shining example of the strength of the human spirit... I applaud you... keep doing it you brave, bold man!! My best wishes for your time in Joburg. Hope to see you at Festival again next year! Mary