Fan Encounters and Personal Reflections

The transcript describes the speaker's experience in 1994 when they were 24 years old and connected deeply with a role that mirrored their own personality traits, such as sarcasm and discomfort in social situations. The speaker shares how the role's popularity led to significant changes in their life, including public recognition and loss of privacy, exemplified by an incident in Manhattan and another at a grocery store. These experiences highlight the impact of fame on personal life and privacy.

What year did the narrator first feel a strong connection to a role they played?

• 2004

• 2000

• 1994

• 1990

What characteristic did the narrator share with the character they played?

• Shyness

• Optimism

• Sarcasm

• Confidence

Whose speaking style did the narrator mimic for their character?

• Australian friends

• American friends

• British friends

• Canadian friends

What did the narrator gain as a result of their role's success?

• A vacation

• A new car

• A pool

• A house

What event made the narrator realize their life was changing due to the show's success?

• A magazine cover

• A fan encounter in Manhattan

• Winning an award

• A talk show appearance

What unusual item did a fan hand to David Schwimmer during a walk in Manhattan?

• A baby

• A flower

• A camera

• A book

What did a fan do at the grocery store that affected the narrator's shopping habits?

• Offered a discount

• Filmed their purchases

• Asked for an autograph

• Gave them a gift

How long did the narrator avoid shopping after the grocery store incident?

• 20 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 5 years