one year ago
Christine Burns
Mark was such a lovely man, whom I felt lucky enough to be able to call a friend. I first met him over thirty years ago and, as I knew of his legal campaign I confess I fangirled over him at the time — behaviour which puzzled him because he was such a modest soul who never imagined people might react that way. I joined the campaign he cofounded and that work meant we were then associates, meeting regularly at events. I never heard him utter an angry word, although Lord knows he would have had the right to. I last saw him five years ago (almost to the day) and he was still just as lovely as I’ve always known him. I’ve had the privilege to interview him for a podcast and to ensure his place in an anthology of trans history and I shall miss him. Rest in power Mark. Love Christine
