Design Matters with Debbie Millman Guess the Guest: Surprising First Questions Part Two
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Nov 24, 2025 As part of a 20th anniversary celebration, playful first questions lead to unexpected revelations. Guests share quirky stories, like Adam J. Kurtz's childhood creativity and Brian Koppelman's familial pride in their egg carton invention. Sarah Jones hilariously recalls an awkward accent mishap, while Brené Brown reflects on her obsession with 'Grease.' Other highlights include Richard Saul Wurman's teddy bear tradition and Patricia Cronin's protest arrest. Throughout, humor and authenticity reign in these captivating anecdotes.
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Childhood Themed Creativity
- Adam J. Kurtz described themed bedroom installations and constant crafting as a child, showing early imaginative play.
- He framed his creativity as creating his own reality and being an awkward kid who made immersive art for himself.
The Egg Carton Family Legend
- Brian Koppelman recounts a family legend that his great-great-uncle Morris Koppelman patented the egg carton and the family searched online to confirm it.
- He noted pride in the invention but no financial gain due to poor business handling.
Faking An Accent To Get A Job
- Sarah Jones told how she faked a British accent to get and keep a hostess job, later embarrassed when a coworker noticed her normal voice at the gym.
- She used performance and confidence to secure work and found the deception unsustainable socially.
