Corridor by Alfian Sa'at5/7/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But I took a quick glance at Amos, who was scowling, and spotted the thought bubble over his head that said, 'Mum, please, don't embarrass me in front of these people'. I wanted to ask if he had wanted to change the name 'Amos', or 'Pang Sang', or both. You know 'pang sai' in Hokkien means to 'pass motion'." And in school the kids used to tease him and called him 'Anus Yee Pang Sai'. "Because his full name is Amos Yee Pang Sang. "You know Amos wanted to change his name?" she told us. One could speculate that she's passed on some of that inquisitiveness to her only child. She looked perpetually curious and attentive, her head craning around even as she hugged her floral tote bag close to her. The mother, Mary Yee, is a twinkly-eyed lady who would lean in to listen to you speak. I had the pleasure of having supper with Amos and his family. ![]()
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