I was signing books at the National Book Festival last weekend, and a father was leaving with his signed books, when he turned around and said the most astonishing thing to me. What he said was: “It would be remiss of me not to tell you this: you have brought so much joy into our household.”
Which, of course, immediately made me tear up.
But it also made me think that it would be remiss of me not to tell you that all of you have brought such joy to me—you people who come to readings and signings, you people who read books—out loud, together, silently, alone—you people who believe in the power of words and stories.
You have brought me joy—so much joy.
Thank you.

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