shero. dear leslie it's me melissa. we've had seven great seasons.ay, maybe six great seasons, the first was a little rough, but even then, leslie, there was just something about you. we loved that you loved government. not the bloodsport of politics not the joggying y-- jockeying for power, you loved that it's a manifestation of our collective will, a tool for the civic good. the things we all need and want but can't supply solely for ourselves like parks and open spaces and public lands. your unreserved adoration of the power of local government to improve the lives of its citizens, your willingness to work thousands of intense hours to ensure the betterment of your town and your insistence on taking your job, but not yourself seriously made us adore you with the kind of devotion that you reserved for only one man. >> you must be leslie knope. welcome. >> my name just came out of your mouth. >> yeah, it did. >> this isn't happening. this isn't real. >> indeed anyone can love the cool and powerful president but you, leslie knope, loved the vice pres