I thought that I would thank you most for bringing the rhizome to life, to live in higher education. You have done that, and a great many have benefitted, me most of all.

But as nice as the idea was, I have to thank you most for introducing me to all these wonderful people who are now my friends and colleagues. Actually, all these people — that is the idea, right?

I bow.

Okay, now about that beer with Simon. I’m all in. Your place or mine?