'Rails & Ties' Los Angeles Premiere

The speaker shares how a train trip to Santa Fe inspired them to explore the stories of passengers. An interview with a train engineer revealed the issue of train suicides, which the engineer denied as a problem. This denial intrigued the speaker, leading them to write a script about the engineer. The narrative emphasizes that it's never too late to pursue one's dreams and that death can be a new beginning.

What inspired the speaker to write their story?

• A book they read

• A train trip to Santa Fe

• A movie they watched

• A conversation with a friend

What did the train engineer initially say about train suicides?

• They are a major issue

• They are just part of the job

• They never happen

• They are preventable

How did the speaker perceive the train engineer's denial of the problem?

• As a complete truth

• As a misunderstanding

• As a fracture revealing a deeper issue

• As a sign of strength

What message does the speaker convey about pursuing desires?

• Only pursue desires if you have time

• Desires are not important

• You should always pursue what you want

• It's too late to start new things

How does the speaker view death in their reflection?

• As a beginning

• As a final ending

• As irrelevant

• As something to fear