Ladies and gentlemen please welcome 2019 Nobel Peace Prize nominee and founder of rise, amanda. [applause] and the reason we are all heree tonight, gloria steinem. [cheering] [cheering] oh my gosh. Why. You need no introduction. [cheering] i am so excited. I am excited. [laughter] this is a woman that wants to fly in space. [cheering] i am a super nerd but foremost an activist, a rape survivor and so thrilled to be here. I wouldnt be where i am today if it were not for you. [cheering] this is the woman used her experience to help others to achieve legislation. Im glad to welcome you all to the Book Club Discussion series for the hearing impaired audience members for smartphones and tablet and for those of you that aretpf using cart, please n off the sound on your mobile device and for all others, please turn off all electronic devices. Okay i just want to start off before we dive into the discussion today on your wonderful book i want to share the first time i saw you at the 2017 women