Maira Kalman, a multidisciplinary artist known for her witty and insightful take on life, shares her unique perspectives on humor and absurdity. She reflects on the joy of simple pleasures like hot dogs from street vendors while tackling deeper themes of life and mortality. Kalman discusses the liberating power of silence and the importance of embracing contradictions through art. Her personal anecdotes highlight how walking can inspire creativity and connection, transforming everyday experiences into profound reflections.

Maira Kalman, an artist and author known for her smart, funny style, talks about her diverse projects and collaborations, the influence of her mother and the importance of collaboration, her journey of pursuing passion and staying true to her voice, her relationship to publishing and self-publishing, and the inspiring story of the John J. Harvey fireboat and the role of art and craft in storytelling.

Renowned artist Ai Weiwei, inventor James Dyson, legendary musician Elvis Costello, acclaimed author Jennifer Egan, singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, renowned trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, and noted illustrator Maira Kalman discuss creativity. Topics include the rise of creativity as a lifestyle movement, defining and measuring creativity, the influence of external factors, establishing expertise, creativity in various fields, and the many facets of creativity.