“Listen, this was a surprise. I didn’t know it was coming. How long was it traveling on this path to me? How did I unlock the final door? Hear me out. This was intentional. I have never worked so hard for anything. Like an artist with their craft, I’ve been living this idea forever. Spending all my time with it. Watching it from every angle. Trying to be worthy of its company. Of course. I am quiet. Of course, some things are beyond me in this moment of getting what I want. What can you say when you win? You are humble, grateful, exhilarated. You have a new reality that you know has come through discipline and chance. Of course, this is new and old. Of course this is holding on and this is letting go. Of course this is for me. Of course this is for you.”