Monday, November 24, 2025

November 24 - Elephant

"We don't remember days, we remember moments."

~ Cesare Pavese

Xavier was my name in my high-school French classes.  It wasn't pronounced the way I wanted it to be.

Aujourd'hui, je suis reconnaissant pour Martin Lemire. Tu es incroyable.

Martin is the kind of person who absolutely thrives at conventions - talented (award winning!), welcoming, hilarious and genuinely kind.  

Coming back to Twist & Shout this year after so many years away, and having vanished from social media - I wasn't sure who would remember me.  I honestly planned on slipping quietly into the back of the room with my hood up.

He was the first one to walk over and give me a huge hug.

That moment meant more than he knew.

Martin is simply one of the best - as an artist, and as a human being.  Chapeau, mon ami!


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