Valkyrie: Speaking and singing are generated in different parts of the brain, so people who stutter or have aphasia or other speech/language disorders can often sing much better than they can speak. I’ve worked with individuals with all the disorders you mentioned, including laryngectomies. Use of the electrolarynx is an acquired skill, and it can be very difficult to understand people who use one. I’m glad the story triggered so many memories, although I’m sorry you’ve known so many with conditions that can be quite debilitating. Thank you for sharing.