From November 2009:

I've spotted Missy Mazzoli at the Met for House of the Dead. One day I'll be here to hear her. Bank on it.

— Steve Smith (@nightafternight) November 25, 2009

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From December 2009:

From today's issue of The New York Times:

You can read the happy news here, and the original leap of faith here.

One more. (I can't help it.)