I've always appreciated a great story, and have the greatest admiration for those who could entertain and inspire others by telling one. As a young child, I loved having books read to me by my parents, and by the age of two or three, I would memorize and recite my favourites. In high school, after studying great, classic works of literature, I fell in love with these works, and became amazed by the power of the written word, and how moving, inspirational, and transcendent it could be. This appreciati more...