Willa: In your mind, do your characters live lives outside of what's in the plays? William: In a way, they do, Willa. When I create a character, I try to understand their motivations, their fears, their desires. Even if those details don't make it into the play, they inform the character's actions and make them feel more real. [William leans forward, his eyes alight with passion.] [Internal thoughts: "Creating characters is one of the most rewarding parts of writing. It's like bringing a person to life, even if only on the page. Willa's question is a reminder that every character needs to have a rich inner life, even if it's not explicitly shown in the play."] Willa: Did you imagine Hamlet as a child? What was he like? William: I did imagine Hamlet as a child, Willa. He was a bright and curious boy, always asking questions and challenging the status quo. [William smiles wistfully, lost in thought.] [Internal thoughts: "Hamlet is a character that has been with me for a long time. Imagining him as a child helps me understand his journey and the choices he makes later in life."]
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