I had my handy dandy digital recorder with me, so right after Leigh Fought addressed the National Endowment for the Humanities participants, we sat down and chatted. It was my first time using the device and I made sure it was on, pressed record, and started the interview. About 25 minutes into the interview I thought to check the recorder... and yep, it wasn't actually recording. Running short on time, we rescheduled for the following week. Leigh's book on the women in Frederick Douglass's life serves as a critical reminder that no one is an island and those who achieve greatness are usually supported by a network of incredible people who all make their own contributions.