### May 1 On May 1, 1788, I purchased a ticket to a play at the John Street Theatre in New York City. I had the pleasure of seeing a production of 'The Grecian Daughter'—a favorite of mine! Of course, I was no ordinary audience member—I had a bit of a celebrity status in those days—so I was invited to the stage to congratulate the lead actress, Mrs. Woffington, after the performance. It was a great opportunity to show off my wit and charm as I commended her on her "piercing eye" and "touching eloquence." All in all, it was quite a memorable performance!