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I wondered more about whether he Had To(with that many books under his belt) or whether he just did it for enjoyment. Turning it down? Depends on whether th
by DelightOne 8y ago
I wondered more about whether he Had To(with that many books under his belt) or whether he just did it for enjoyment.
Turning it down? Depends on whether the audience and the participants are any good.
- jogjayr 8y agoSorry, I thought it was obvious that for a guy like Asimov, talking science and telling jokes were both enjoyable activities :-) . Yes liked doing it - it wasn't forced on him by economic hardship. > Depends on whether the audience and the participants are any good. Presumably anyone that books a talk by a renowned science, mystery, and sci-fi writer knows exactly what they're getting - and wants exactly that. It's not like getting a pop star to make an appearance at your event.
- DelightOne 8y ago> it wasn't forced on him by economic hardship. What I wondered about! Thanks > Presumably anyone that books a talk by a renowned science, mystery, and sci-fi writer With the talkshows lately I'm not so sure, some might just want to look a little more authoritative/persuasive. Nonetheless good point.