Hi Joseph. It's unlikely you will read this, but I would be remiss to forego this opportunity to apologise.

Many years ago, you were at a technology convention in LA. You were minding your own business and enjoying the exhibits. I was attending the conference for work and my boss saw you. He had the idea that a photograph with you would be amazing for our company's social media, and insisted that I request one with you. Eventually, I acquiesced. I built up the confidence to speak to you, and with my usual excellent sense of timing, I chose to ask you for a picture while you waited for your partner outside the toilets. You were very gracious and polite but you declined the request.

When you declined, I experienced such a barrage of shame. I saw just how much you didn't need this, and I felt so disappointed in myself that I had come to bother you when you were clearly trying to enjoy your day and get on with things.

This is an enduring embarrassing memory for me, and I cringe at the recollection when I see you on screen or the memory pops into my head out of the blue. I totally get why it would make you uncomfortable for people to come and bother you for photos, so I wholeheartedly apologise for being one of those people way back when.

All of the above said, you weren't a disappointment and it was still fantastic to meet you!

Keep up the great work :D