The first time my parents took me to Kittyworld, I got a hug from Missy Kitty herself. I melted in her furry embrace, and she became the world to me. So naturally, when I was old enough, I auditioned for a chance to put on the suit.

And it was a nightmare. Screaming kids, pushy parents, and the suit smells like everyone else who wore it. I tried to hug a kid, he kicked me in the knee. Some people say you should never meet your heroes. I say, never be them.