Understanding the Journey of Writing and Shakespeare's Plays

The speaker discusses their journey into writing, starting with an autobiography in the '90s. They describe the collaborative process of co-writing a book with a friend, highlighting the challenges of communication in the pre-digital age. The book focuses on Shakespeare's plays, emphasizing that they were written for actors, not academics, and contain clues for performance. The work was well-received by both academia and actors, providing valuable insights.

What prompted the speaker to start writing an autobiography?

• A suggestion from a friend

• A dream about writing

• A personal desire to write

• An invitation to write an autobiography

How did the speaker feel about writing after completing their first book?

• Indifferent

• Reluctant

• Eager to continue

• Disappointed

How many books has the speaker written in total?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

Who co-authored a book with the speaker?

• A family member

• A famous novelist

• Adrien Brian

• A university professor

What was a major challenge in co-authoring the book?

• Language barriers

• The age of fax communication

• Time zone differences

• Lack of resources

According to the speaker, for whom did Shakespeare write his plays?

• Academics

• Politicians

• Historians

• Actors

What does the speaker believe is embedded within Shakespeare's plays?

• Clues for performance

• Hidden messages

• Historical facts

• Political commentary

What aspect of Shakespeare's plays does the speaker highlight?

• Their historical accuracy

• Their complex language

• Their performance instructions

• Their political themes

How was the speaker's book received by academia?

• Negatively

• Critically

• Indifferently

• Positively

Who found the insights in the speaker's book useful?

• Politicians

• Students

• Working actors

• Historians