I met Jo 18 years ago. We became fast friends, and by the next week (actually, it might have been a couple of days), were hanging out regularly. Jo is one of the kindest people, one of the most fun hangs and an unbeatable conversationalist, and possibly the best example of a fearless ‘if you are unsure of what you want, at least know what you DON’T want’ people I have ever met. A champion of the arts, its importance, connection, and that connection through the arts, the SA arts community is palpably sad to lose you, but babe, we are so bloody pumped for you. Spread your wings and fly, you sensational human - your sparkle is everywhere and, by golly, I can’t wait to see what you do next. See you back in Melbourne in a hot minute, although we’ll probably go back to seeing each other more in different cities than we do in the same one, ha.
