It was my great pleasure - and yes, very much looking forward to the next time our paths cross!

Thank you SO much, Ron! It was such a pleasure to finally meet you and Joyce and I'm absolutely delighted you enjoyed the event. And thrilled you brought all my books with you to be signed, my friend!

That's so kind of you to say - thank you!

Thank you so much, Ziya - I do hope you enjoy it. And yes, absolutely thrilled with Lear's Dalmatian pelican in a brilliant design by the artist Nicole Caputo!

Thanks, Jo!

Thank you ever so much, Kira - I'm deeply delighted that you enjoyed our conversation. It was a joy to be a part of!

Thank you ever so much, dear John - deeply appreciated. Your name came up several times while I was in Athens last week, and I'm very happy to say that I'll see you soon as I've just booked tickets to hear you and Sofka in conversation!

Thank you so much - deeply appreciated!

You're very welcome!

And with the Edward Lear pelican connecting us both yet again!!

Ah, thank you ever so much, Alberthe - so pleased you enjoyed it!

Thank you so much! It was such a joy to explore these topics as they moved and shifted to other, equally connected issues. And I love Alexis's writing too!

How marvellous! Huge congratulations, Anna - I'm so thrilled for you!