During my kidnapping, I lost my entire identity and couldn't remember my real name.

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For those of you who don't remember me, my name is Ryan, and until 2008 I served here as the Editor-in-Chief.

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He remembered my name and said bye, and I remember being impressed with him minutes later that he remembered my name, considering how many people he must have to deal with.

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