:16:00
Well, our members are all
very interested in literature.
:16:04
Many old fraternity members,
from Leiden largely.
:16:07
Old?! And deaf?
Will l have to speak up?
:16:11
No, the hall has excellent
sound equipment.
:16:15
l've presented the odd thing
there myself.
:16:18
- A bit of a writer yourself?
- Off and on.
:16:21
For pleasure?
:16:23
- l wrote for the alma mater annual.
- And then you keep doing it, eh?
:16:27
One is bound to reflect on life and
death, especially in my profession.
:16:32
Not as profoundly as a
creative artist, of course.
:16:34
No...
:16:49
Shall l take your coat?
:17:05
l'll introduce you to the Board
at intermission.
:17:08
Can we start right away?
:17:14
Recovered?
:17:24
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to
our 6th presentation this season.
:17:29
Tonight, we have a well-known and
controversial author in our midst.
:17:34
Gerard Reve.
:17:36
Thank you for accepting
our invitation, Mr. Reve.
:17:40
lt's going to be great.
:17:42
Ladies and gentlemen,
l give the floor to Gerard Reve.