He begins by telling us about his life since childhood. He talks about his interest in writing and also the fact that there are always raunchy sex scenes in the plays that he wrote when he was younger. It’s surprising to know that he’s so frank about it. Besides that, he talks about politics; about what is the truth and what seems to be like an illusion. Even though politics has always been a subject to talk about back home with my family, I hate the fact that I do not know how to differentiate between what is true and appears to be true. Mr. Kee talks about history, that what is written may not be the truth. Historians who are bias might have their own agenda for altering the truth. Since they happened in the past, we, the future generations are left in the dark not knowing the truth. All the history that we are forced to consume when we were in school may be fictional stories. Perhaps they can’t stomach the truth so they alter the stories to suit their taste.
Mr. Kee also asks us some questions about recent controversial issues. Some questions are rather provoking. I like the fact that he can speak to us freely. He asked us about the sodomy case by Anwar Ibrahim. Obviously, there are many supporters in the audience. Most of the newspapers are pro-government so I find it difficult what to believe in. I think most of us have the same problem too. I wonder, is it possible to bring the case to an international court?
It is an honour to meet Mr. Kee personally and I thank Dr. Edwin for giving us this opportunity before he leaves. I got excited because I get to shake hands and take a few photos with him. It was an experience not forgotten. I manage to buy two plays by Kee Thuan Chye. That night, I read the play “The Big Purge” which was staged at Essex University. I kept wondering how the Caucasians sound like when they berpantun. To my frustration, I was unable to buy the third play which is “We could #### you, Mr. Birch” because someone snatched it from me. Bummer.
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