Dr Elliott was the reason why I had the courage to pursue further study in psychology. I was one of the early batch of psychology students in the 1980s when the dept was still the Department of Social Work and Psychology. Back then there were limited places for many of us who would otherwise be accepted into the honours program. I was one of them who did not gain a place and was prepared to give up my dream of becoming a psychologist. Dr Elliot did not give up on us; in his office he told us that we were good enough; that we should not question our ability. He was determined to convince us not to give up. His encouragement gave us renewed hope and many of us went overseas to continue our studies in psychology. If not for Dr Elliot, I would not be who I am now with a doctorate in Psychology and an academic. I am sadden by his passing, and I am glad I had a chance to Thank him in person (a few days before he retired) when I was visiting the dept. Thank you Dr Elliot, Thank you from the bottom of my heart.