Donovan the singer sang at Robin Williamson's wedding and a boy called Isaac danced

Now as so often has happened with me when I get a chance to meet some of my heroes of the world of music I become awe-struck and don't know what to say. Such was the case then.

Fortunately for me I was supposed to be taking photos of the celebrations so wasn't expected to be doing a lot of socialising or anything, and I could hide away behind the camera.

My son Isaac was at the event too and I seem to recall that he would have been around 11-years-old at the time.

Isaac didn't know who Donovan was and at that time in his life didn't think about how you should act in the presence of famous people. He didn't care about who people were and was not out to make an impression. He was there to have some fun and enjoy himself.

I will never forget the moment that Donovan had just been introduced as a special guest who was going to headline the night's celebrations when Isaac stepped out in front of the small acoustic stage area and spoke to Donovan.

"Hey you," he said, "Is it OK if I dance here?"

My son was addressing a legendary singer-songwriter and hero of mine as "you!" I really didn't know what to think or say so continued hiding away behind the camera and took a few pictures which I wish I had now to show you all and as evidence of my story.

I think Donovan replied something like: "I don't see why not," and Isaac danced about on the wooden polished floor of Llandaff Court as Donovan delighted us with some of his hit songs.

Afterwards I wished I had had the nerve that Isaac had and had not been suffering from some silly shyness and awe-stricken state.

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