As a child of Hollywood, I know the signs of a life-changing experience. The camera angle shifts to capture the emotional struggle of the protagonist; the ambient noise drops to a non-intrusive murmur; key phrases are delivered sequentially and without overlap. Eyes sparkle with suppressed tears, and music gently beckons toward the appropriate response. Such expectations are probably the reason that my own life-changing experience caught me off guard. One moment, I was conversing with ...