Ladies and spuds,

Amid this unexpected glory, I gratefully accept the Potato Prize, a celebration of partaking in the wonderfully chaotic journey we call life. The Potato Prize, an underappreciated token of perseverance and labour, carries the name of one of the most versatile vegetables, potatoes.

Affirming the daily struggle, perhaps even choice, to wake up and work to sustain, the Potato Prize highlights the underwhelming fruits of our labour. Every day, I dig, mash and chew through my potato- filled adventures.

My heartfelt thanks extend to my parents, the unwavering pillars of support. Thank you for teaching me the intricacies of potato labour and for training my hands to toil the soil of our rich fields and gardens. Thank you for the unfillable expectations of walking in your footsteps that come with celebrating life's victories.

Last but not least, to my fellow participants in the grand game of existence, let us acknowledge that potatoes play a grounding role in our lives. May they always keep us rooted in joy!