My Name is John Merrick

How extraordinary for me to feel comfortable and content with people staring at me. As they clapped louder and louder, I felt as if I was always accepted by the people who once thought I was a complete freak-show of a man. I thank Dr. Frederick Treves everyday for finally giving me the voice that was taken away from me for such a long time. What a good man he is for caring for me in such a way that I never had the privilege to have, he is a good man and an even better friend. Ms. Kendal looked remarkable tonight and just like she had told her her theater was wonderful. Never have I seen so many beautiful lights in costumes in my life. She is a good woman for inviting me. I hope to one day be a part of one, even if I stand and play a tree, it would be amazing to be apart of something so beautiful and something that everyone enjoys very much. Thank you to everyone that has been so good to me, and treated me like a normal human being since the first day I arrived here at the London Hospital.