'She’s going to be a major force in philanthropy for decades to come'
When strangers at parties find out I’m a journalist they immediately ask me to name my favourite interviewee. The conversation invariably goes something like this.
“The one magnificent, inspirational person who stands out to me for both personal and much, much wider reasons is Melinda –”.
“OMG Melinda Messenger? Seriously?”
“No,” I explain, “Although I did once interview her about National Fish and Chips week. I’m talking about Melinda Gates.”
I wait a few beats and watch the puzzlement before clarifying: “Melinda Gates. Wife of Bill? Bill Gates.”