"What follows is a session I recorded of Dr. Neruda on December 27, 28,30 1997. He gave permission for me to record his answers to my questions. This was the first of five interviews that I was able to tape-record before he left or disappeared. I have preserved these transcripts precisely as they occurred. No editing was performed, and I’ve tried my best to include the exact words and
grammar used by Dr. Neruda.