An Interview With Ian Livingstone

How did the corporate speaking start?

Various people and organisations wanted to know more about my life in games.

Can you remember your first speaking engagement?

Not really except I was quite nervous. It was many years ago.

If you could speak at any event, past or future, what would it be?

The next Tomb Raider movie premiere (if there was one)

Who would you most like to share a platform with?

Bill Gates

On average, how many times a year do you speak at corporate events?

Six to ten

Do you use powerpoint?

Yes, but no boring text. Pictures and video only!

Are you as happy speaking to 50 as to 1,000 people?

Yes, the more the merrier

How do you like to be introduced?

Lara Croft’s father and Life President of Eidos, author and self-confessed Games Geek

Do you always like to do a briefing call before the event?

Yes

What are the most asked for topics?

My life in Games

Is your speech at all interactive with audience participation?

Can be interactive for younger audiences who understand games.

Do you have any funny/embarrassing speaking anecdotes you care to share?

Yes. Lots of Lara Croft amusing anecdotes.

Your favourite film?

Bladerunner Director’s Cut

Is your speech at all interactive with audience participation?

Can be interactive for younger audiences who understand games

Favourite book?

On the Road by Jack Kerouac

Favourite holiday destination?

Maldives

What’s your tipple?

Fine red wine

Country or townie?

Townie