I am very glad that the imposture has ended. I follow the antics of my twin, Shane, with a mixture of concern and amusement: concern that he is killing himself with smoking and drinking and amusement because his actions ARE amusing.

Shane and I were born fraternal twins, and that's where the similarities end. While I have always been known as "Shanetta McBride" our parents could not afford three children and I was put up for adoption. My adoptive parents were kind, educated, well-off, and nurturing people who through no fault of theirs could not have children.

Reading was encouraged in our home and I could read quite well by the time I started school. I don't remember when I first learned to play the piano, but music opened up a whole new world to me, one which eventually led me to a doctorate in computational physics.

I only recently learned of Shane's existence; my adoptive father told me of him as he lay dying (Mom passed away four years ago). He told me of this website and told me that it would be best if my twin brother never knew of my existence.

Shane, I will tell you only this: I live and work in Canada and I will watch you. I will not lend you or Don money; you really should make your own way. If you wish to finish school I will arrange it and you will be given an allowance sufficient for your needs as long as you maintain an Honours average. Your mind is quite good enough to do so.

Your loving sister,
Shanetta McBride, PhD (Cambridge)