Ten Words
"**Scenes that can only be performed, they can't be read**".
info_outline Ep. 34 AARON SORKIN (Part One)Ten Words
"The story doesn't really begin until you've introduced the intention".
info_outline Ep. 33 Sir DAVID ATTENBOROUGHTen Words
"Nothing stays the same and it can't remain the same".
info_outline Ep. 32 BENEDICT CUMBERBATCHTen Words
"Enjoy the journey of life and not just the end game".
info_outline Ep. 31 MARK RONSONTen Words
"Take the things that you love and build on them."
info_outline Ep. 30 JEREMY WAITETen Words
"You can change the world just by sharing your story".
info_outline Ep. 29 Sir DAVID BRAILSFORDTen Words
"There is no 'I' in team (but there is a 'Me')".
info_outline Ep. 28 CHRIS HADFIELDTen Words
"It's really important to remind ourselves that impossible things happen".
info_outline Ep. 27 GRETA THUNBERGTen Words
"We can't save the world by playing by the rules".
info_outline Ep. 26 STEVE JOBSTen Words
"You can change the world just by sharing your story".
info_outline"Laws of work: Show up. Shut up. Do your job".
David Mamet is a Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright, screenwriter and director known for such works as 'American Buffalo,' 'Glengarry Glen Ross,' 'The Untouchables' and 'Phil Spector.' His trademark rapid-fire dialogue are studded with obscenities and explore the power relationships and corporate corruption.
There is only really one rule of drama - "Don't be boring".
He is one of the most prolific storytellers of modern times. In this special episode on Ten Words I look behind the scenes of his most famous script, what motivates him to write, why are writers like beavers and why is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu the secret to his success?