Mr. Goddard, I am sorry I cheated. I read everyone's "thread" to find the piece of the puzzle I was looking for; which I believe is you. I don't get a lot of TV entertainment time, but the few shows I have watched seem to have your stamp on it. A lot of the fans note that they do not speak english very well, and hope you can understand them. I wish I had that excuse, because my question seems like a thought on the tip of my tongue, everytime I ask it I erase it. Today, as I drove towards the mountain, many types of clouds filled the grey blue skies, it reminded me of "Lost", because of its surreal look, but It was real like the characters you and your creative team paint. Is the island just a backdrop, like the sky, for all your ponderings, questions, and quests? Thank you very much and I love being "Lost" in your imagination, my motto is don't come and find me while the show is on!!!