i've done a number of performances. this little room, "the tale tale heart," "the black cat." mostly just some of the short stories. >> are you up for a brief recitation of something? >> sure, uh-huh. >> collect your thoughts. you guys stay here. hey, jones? >> yes. >> ted, mary -- is she down there? >> uh-huh. >> you all come up here. this is kind of -- kind of creepy. jones, just sit here. you're in the audience. >> true. nervous. very, very dreadfully nervous i had been and am. but why would you say that i'm mad? the disease had sharpened my senses. not destroyed, not dulled.