Ha! So no need. Sorted. Hold out for a last call 'we NEED youse' email and then decide.
You are never ordinary, Jude - but I absolutely get what you mean about telling a story of an experience that was shared by many.
Despite my years teaching, I always prefer to be in the background and being the 'wind beneath the wings' of others (so to speak).
How exciting to be front row to all the planning!