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People have given me classified information, but always with the disclaimer 'This can never end up in a book.' And it never does.
Many memory techniques involve creating unforgettable imagery, in your mind's eye. That's an act of imagination. Creating really weird imagery really quickly was the most fun part of my training to compete in the U.S. Memory Competition.
Lucille Ball, Comedian (1911) |
Ron Davies, Politician (1946) |
Vera Farmiga, Actress (1973) |
Alexander Fleming, Scientist (1881) |
Melissa George, Actress (1976) |
Hoot Gibson, Actor (1892) |
Charlie Haden, Musician (1937) |
Geri Halliwell, Musician (1972) |
George Kenney, Soldier (1889) |
Kenneth Scott Latourette, Historian (1884) |
Theodor Adorno, Philosopher (1969) |
David Allan, Artist (1796) |
Jorge Amado, Writer (2001) |
Robin Day, Journalist (2000) |
Eduard Hanslick, Writer (1904) |
Cedric Hardwicke, Actor (1964) |
Rick James, Musician (2004) |
Hiram Johnson, Politician (1945) |
Ben Jonson, Poet (1637) |