While we're gushing over your work, allow me to add to it.

Before I heard about the Despecialized Edition, my love for Star Wars was long gone. When I saw A New Hope, I knew the CGI ships and Jabba were out of place for a 70s movie, but I had no idea that changes were made later (so, not quite that bright, but at least I knew something was weird here). Now, your work has allowed me to enjoy these movies again, without being taken out by all the weird changes.

And, just like the original Star Wars films inspired filmmakers, your project has made me passionate for film restoration/preservation, and over the past year-ish I've learned so much about it. I'm just so amazed and shocked at just how willy-nilly we treat our cultural heritage. Thanks for opening my eyes.