In terms of execution: I agree with your earlier letter regarding the audience’s reaction. Although it pains me to say it, in all likelihood, people will not have a positive reaction to seeing you in the spotlight. I suggest we eliminate the opportunity for pre-emptive circumvention on the part of the conference organizers by refraining from sharing our plan. I would begin onstage alone, and call you up directly. The initial reaction may be difficult to navigate, but my hope is that social decorum would allow us to proceed without meaningful impediment.