I invite Eason Chan to stand and for Dr Heather Forland to introduce him.

Eason Chan by the authority vested in me as Vice Chancellor of Kingston University, it

gives me great pleasure to confer on you the degree of Doctor of Arts, honoris causa, for

your contribution to music and culture. Thank you.*applause*

Ladies and gentlemen, I am extremely nervous as you can see...but at the same time I am

extremely honoured and privileged to be here to receive such an honour.

When I knew that I was recognised by Kingston University of being a doctor in music, I had

doubts because I receive a lot of awards, actually more than I deserve I think.

You think; 'what's the meaning of this? 'and success...'am I successful?'...I think I'm

still learning, I'm still striving to what success is. To me, success is having a very

kind and loving heart and I think that's the best, nothing beats that when you do anything.

*applause* What I learnt from the UK is this as well

*sings*' Always look on the bright side of life (whistles the melody)' I'm in a terribly

good mood today! Okay, you may not understand it...I believe

music is a universal language. *Sings Odyssey* Thank you

very much.