The Chameleon

I met the ultimate language fluency chameleon in the creator of OPAL — I had the enormous good fortune to study under, and be trained by, the man himself… Listening to him, watching him, his culture, his attitude, his movement, I swear he is an American, then a Brazilian, then a Frenchman… I am so confused!

OK so I’m English, VERY English even, (well Irish/English cross with a bit of Scottish thrown in, and a few drops of Spanish blood several centuries ago), although ancestors such as Captain Cook have given me a complete and utter addiction to travel, discovery, exploring, languages, cultures… You get the idea?

Most people consider me an eccentric, adventurous nomad with a great passion for country hopping… They are absolutely right!

This is what leads to my total fascination and all-consuming passion for OPAL! I met the ultimate chameleon in the creator of OPAL — I had the enormous good fortune to study under, and be trained by, the man himself…

Fact: He is a man

Fact: He is French

Fact: I totally swear he is American

Fact: I totally swear he is Brazilian

Fact: I am not schizophrenic!

I knew he was French before I met him. I knew because I had read about him, because another French guy told me, because his name is…