Albert Camus - Banquet Speech. Albert Camus' speech at the Nobel Banquet at the City Hall in Stockholm, December 10, 1957 (Translation) In receiving the distinction with which your free Academy has so generously honoured me, my gratitude has been profound, particularly when I consider the extent to which this recompense has surpassed my personal merits.
Every man, and for stronger reasons, every artist, wants to be recognized. 'How Creativity Works': It's All In Your Imagination. iStockphoto.com What makes people creative?
What gives some of us the ability to create work that captivates the eyes, minds and hearts of others? Jonah Lehrer, a writer specializing in neuroscience, addresses that question in his new book, Imagine: How Creativity Works. Lehrer defines creativity broadly, considering everything from the invention of masking tape to breakthroughs in mathematics; from memorable ad campaigns to Shakespearean tragedies. Architect Studio 3D, from the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust.