To my wife, Susan, who has been my loving companion and a constant source of strength, affection, and humour, especially during the COVID‐19 crisis.

To my daughter, Rebecca. Your smiles keep me going.

To my grandmother, Louise Runk Robinson, who worked in the US Library of Congress and lit a spark in me that would ultimately lead me to write books.

To my friend, Jeffrey Snover, who has been an inspiring role model.

Thank you all for your support. You mean the world to me.