Sample Answer (Interview Script)
“Hello, thanks for having me on this programme today.”
“No problem we are welcome to have you. Regarding your memories of that
particular night, what did you see and feel during your journey through the city that
night?”
“Well, I took my granddaughter out for her 16th birthday. We walked to the end of
our side street and entered into complete silence. There were no cars and no
windows. Pitch-black at all. I felt like time had stopped, everything was so silent.
Smiling to myself, I turned left and kept walking until my granddaughter stopped
me. I told her to be quiet, then we carried on, passing empty shops, lightless
buildings and a beggar sleeping like a rock.
Then we reached it. Ecstatic! I told my granddaughter to look across the street, the
one with the broken street light. And there it was, that majestic creature, walking
slowly along the street
Amazed by this creature, I could only stand and watch in awe. It slowly swayed up
and down the street, full of lethargy it dragged it’s trunk across the ground. A few
metres in front of it was a young man, coaxing it with a tempting bag filled with
food. We watched as they slowly walked away.”
“Wow. And for my next question, what do you remember about your
granddaughter’s behaviour and reactions that night?”
“I remember she was completely in awe of the magnificent beast, just like I was.
She was extremely surprised at it. She was complaining the whole way as well.” 11
“And for my final question, what were your reasons for taking your granddaughter
out that night and what do you think she gained from the experience?”
“You know … my reasons for taking her out were simple, number one, to give her
an appreciation of animals and their lives and also, number two, to give her hope
and the courage to live on till the end of the war. I wish she will have gained the
courage and ability to never give up and that is a very important message. I want to
share.” 13
“Amazing. Thank you for that and I appreciate your finding the time in coming here
today.”
“No problem and thank you for the brilliant show.”