Danny Boyle will etch himself on my life and the lives of millions in the UK.
His panoramic sweep of Britain was masterful in directing the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
He showcased a confident Britain that has brought to the world - agriculture, industry, sports, music, art - hey the world wide web.
But beyond the pride we can feel - Danny Boyle has choreographed a self confidence in Britons we have not seen for years.
A nation at ease with itself perhaps.
With the great and the good, royalty and Premiers listening and tapping their feet to everything from the Artic Monkeys to the Sex Pistols - that self confidence transcended generations - and with a 1bn audience - national boundaries.
In Britain - did we get our money's worth in tax spend on this event - you bet.
The actuaries reckon this might be the mid point in my life. I beleve I got something to remember for the rest of my life.
Mitt Romney - you really got it wrong about Britain
Tonight I tweeted a new hashtag to twitter - #proudtobebritish - please use it