title: I can't believe my luck.
abstract: The author gives an account of his life and work in scientific research. At the prompting of Govindjee, this is a quite personal account and, I hope, not too serious. The circumstances surrounding the discovery of C4 photosynthesis are mentioned together with some aspects of the subsequent development of this field. Since it seems to be expected on such occasions, there is also some reminiscences and some unsolicited advice. I hope there are no gross or libelous inaccuracies.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plant Industry, CSIRO, GPO Box 1600, 2601, Canberra, ACT, Australia.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Hal Hatch