> It's not like cooking. Everyone has to eat. Not everyone likes cake (believe it or not). But everyone understands why someone else might want a cake. It’s a

> It's not like cooking. Everyone has to eat. Not everyone likes cake (believe it or not). But everyone understands why someone else might want a cake. It’s a storytellers job to make the connection or to provide a surrogate. Most people have never been orphans, but Little orphan Annie’s character acts as surrogate through which the viewer can understand the orphan world. You’re right that having more context of your audience and having shared interests help, but you can still tell a story to someone you’ve never met.