I had read Maya Angelou’s work, and jumped at the chance to drive down to Northfield to hear her render a lecture to students and interested community members one year – my friends and I sat in an overflow room and watched a live video of her talk – splendid, deep and inspiring – and by chance got to thank her briefly in person, afterwards.

Oh. My. What a light in the world she is. Thank you, Ms Angelou. Thank you.