CLEAN : Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo joint winners of Booker Prize

The speaker reflects on winning a literary prize, expressing gratitude and acknowledging the bittersweet nature of the achievement. They discuss the fairness of prize distribution and the cultural significance of their win, particularly as a black British woman. The speaker highlights the changes in cultural acceptance and the importance of representation in literature.

What does the speaker suggest as a whimsical solution for prize distribution?

• Choosing the winner by random selection

• Giving the prize to the most popular nominee

• Awarding the prize to the oldest nominee

• Splitting the prize among all nominees

What humorous advice does the speaker give to students about creating the illusion of winning?

• Enter multiple competitions

• Publish a book

• Create fake gold seals

• Write a bestseller

How does the speaker feel about sharing the prize with another writer?

• Annoyed

• Delighted

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

What cultural change does the speaker highlight as significant in their prize-winning?

• More prizes for young writers

• Increased diversity in literature

• Focus on historical fiction

• Preference for non-fiction

Why does the speaker believe their win is significant?

• It was expected for years

• It represents a cultural shift

• It was a surprise to everyone

• It was a unanimous decision