He added that most men don't get to see a dream like that come true in their lifetimes. Hearing that, from him, was one of the most gratifying moments of my life. I'm thankful to have known him. I puked on my cat. I decided that it probably couldn't clean it all up by itself, so I came upon the idea of giving it a shower.
Every interpersonal situation has a solution in which everyone wins.
I chose to play Faun Tumnus from C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Don't remember much about the scene, but I DO remember Del complimenting me in front of the class. As I look this over, I realize that his praise reads as perfunctory and general. But to me, any praise from Del was and is treasured. I cherish the memory.