"As ever, I find that you have a grand mix of three valuable qualities - inspiration, realism and practical ideas. You understand the arts / performance / creative world and the world of social change so well that you get what I need you to get, really fast. There is depth and there is the lightness of touch in your mentoring. Your help with my ACE funding bid was invaluable, your perspective fresh and your assessment of what they are looking for spot-on. It helped me reframe my thinking around an application and helped me be successful."