Out of Nowhere Aubrey-Maturin Moment

Also, was delighted to discover this very rare recorded interview with Patrick O'Brian.  You have to lean in to hear him because he speaks quite softly and the sound is not exceptional; but it is worth it to hear him address The Mariner's Museum in VA. He speaks to Audrey-Maturin syndrome ( which I completely suffer from ) and proves he has the same, intelligent, quick and sparkly wit that pervades his narrative and recalls Jane Austen