A. Not if it merely recorded his public life. In such a case it would be distinctly less interesting than his butcher's book.
Q. Are the surroundings of a hero of moment?
A. Certainly, if they are little known. The back yard of the greatest poet becomes a spot full of interest if it has hitherto escaped description.
Q. Then a poet's staircase is more memorable than his stanzas?
A. Certainly; and the warrior's umbrella-stand than the record of his battles—a philosopher's overcoat than the tale of his scientific discoveries.
Q. If the interviewed has a dog or a cat, is it advisable to refer to the fact?
A. Assuredly, and such a reference should run to the length of half a dozen pages, and possibly a couple of illustrations.
Q. But surely the interviewed must sacrifice a fair amount of time to the interviewer?
A. Quite so; but the obligation is mutual.
Q. And yet it is only the interviewer gets a reward?