I read this because I am, like Paul, hungry for interaction with real people who present themselves as they are, and because I am, like Leonard, bereaved and cooped up for years because people felt they would die or bring death onto others if they smiled at me. Not much opportunity for getting out in the world and not much reward for doing so. I'm glad Mr. Hession knows people like us exist, even in real life, I wish I knew more who are.