CLEAN : I hate opinions says the Nobel winner Peter Handke about his his pro Serb positions

The transcript features a conversation with Cottrell, discussing his career as a poet and writer, particularly in theater. He shares his disdain for opinions and reflects on the role of surprise in understanding. Cottrell recounts a story involving Jane Austen and a visit to Oslo, where he encountered protests at the National Theatre.

What aspect of the speaker's career is highlighted in the first section?

• Their work as a novelist

• Their role as a journalist

• Their career in music

• Their involvement in theater

How does the speaker feel about opinions?

• They enjoy sharing them

• They are indifferent to them

• They find them essential

• They dislike them

Which author is mentioned by the speaker in the second section?

• Virginia Woolf

• Charles Dickens

• Jane Austen

• Mark Twain

What event does the speaker describe attending in Oslo?

• A film festival

• An art exhibition

• A political rally

• A music concert

What was the reaction of the people at the National Theatre in Oslo?

• They were confused

• They were protesting

• They were indifferent

• They were supportive