Three questions. The paragraph at the end is the one we go back to twice.
Who you are
Handles first. We know exactly none of our favourite thinkers by their birth certificates, and see no reason to start with yours.
What you're carrying
The thing you keep almost making. Half-formed is fine. We are suspicious of polish.
One honest paragraph
Why here, and why this year of all years. Written by you, not your model. You will know if you cheated before we do.