The Life Story
Start with 10 meaningful questions. Add more as you go. We turn your conversations into a beautiful book that sounds exactly like them.
How it works
Step-by-step, designed with Mum in mind
You sit back, have a biscuit, have your chat
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Preparing your questions
We tailor all our questions to your life to guide your storytelling
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Collecting your stories
Record at your pace and preference, weekly or all at once
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Writing on your behalf
Each recording becomes a polished chapter.
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Shipping to you
Set your title, cover and its destination.
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1 recorded conversation with curated question
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Life Stories: The Biography
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Up to 50 recorded conversations with curated questions; start with 10 for the perfect afternoon
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Personalised questions to your unique life. Advanced speech-to-text. Expertly written biography
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We tailor questions to your life, unlocking the details
Looking back on your life, what are you most grateful for?
What message would you like to leave for the world as part of your legacy?
How do you want to be remembered as a person, beyond your professional achievements?
What do you hope future generations will remember most about your work?
If you could relive one moment or experience from your life, what would it be and why?
What is your proudest moment in your advocacy for the natural world?
How do you feel about the term “icon,” and do you see yourself as one?
What advice would you give to young people who want to make a difference in environmental conservation?
How do you feel about the role of social media in spreading awareness about conservation?
What is the most urgent environmental issue facing the planet today, in your view?
How has the public’s response to your documentaries influenced your approach to storytelling?
What role do you believe governments and corporations should play in protecting the planet?
How do you feel about the growing awareness of climate change and its connection to your work?
What do you consider your most significant contribution to wildlife conservation?
How has your work with conservation organizations shaped your understanding of environmental issues?
How do you define legacy, and what do you hope yours will be?
What values or principles have guided your decisions throughout your life?
How do you approach failure or setbacks, both personally and professionally?
What is the most important lesson you’ve learned from observing the natural world?
How have your perspectives on humanity’s relationship with nature shifted over time?
What role do you believe storytelling plays in shaping public opinion and policy?
How do you stay hopeful in the face of global environmental challenges?
What does success mean to you, and how has that definition evolved throughout your life?
How have your views on happiness and fulfillment changed over the years?
How do you maintain a sense of privacy and normalcy despite your global fame?
What role has humor played in your personal and professional life?
How has your family supported you during challenging times in your career?
What family traditions or rituals have been most meaningful to you throughout your life?
How has your relationship with your brother, Richard, evolved over the years?
What qualities do you value most in your friendships, and how have your friends influenced your life choices?
How did you balance the demands of your career with raising your two children?
How did you meet your wife, Jane, and what role has she played in your life and career?
Were there any moments in your career where you doubted your path, and how did you overcome them?
How did you feel when you realized your work was influencing global conversations about conservation?
What challenges did you face in making complex scientific concepts accessible to a global audience?
How did the evolution of technology, from black-and-white film to 4K, impact your storytelling?
What was the most unexpected or surprising discovery you made while filming in the wild?
How did you balance the demands of producing groundbreaking documentaries with your personal life?
Which episode or moment from the Life series stands out as the most memorable or impactful for you?
What was the inspiration behind the Life series, and how did you approach such an ambitious project?
How did the Zoo Quest series change your perspective on wildlife conservation?
What was the most challenging aspect of filming in remote locations during the early days of your career?
Can you describe the moment you realized the Zoo Quest series would be a turning point in your career?
What was your first day at the BBC like, and how did it feel to transition from academia to broadcasting?
What lessons from your early years do you still carry with you today?
How did your upbringing during the interwar and post-war periods influence your worldview and values?
Did you ever consider a career outside of natural history, and if so, what alternatives did you explore?
What was your experience like studying zoology at Cambridge University, and how did it shape your career path?
Were there any specific books, films, or experiences from your childhood that deepened your connection to wildlife?
How did your relationship with your brother, Richard, influence your early interests and aspirations?
Can you describe the role your father played in nurturing your love for nature during your childhood?
What are your earliest memories of growing up in London, and how did the city shape your fascination with the natural world?
Looking back, what do you consider your greatest triumph, both on and off the court?
How did you balance the demands of your career with your personal life and relationships?
What did you learn about resilience from your toughest moments?
How did you find the strength to keep going after facing public scrutiny or controversy?
What was your experience with body image and societal expectations as a female athlete?
How did you stay true to yourself while navigating fame and success?
What was the most difficult decision you had to make in your career, and how did you approach it?
How did you navigate the transition from being an active athlete to retiring from professional tennis?
What was it like to face Venus in major tournaments, and how did you separate sisterhood from competition?
How did you handle the pressure of being a role model for so many people?
What was the lowest point in your career, and how did you bounce back?
How did you manage the mental and emotional toll of being in the public eye?
Can you describe a time when you felt underestimated or undervalued? How did you prove your critics wrong?
What was your experience with racism and sexism in the world of tennis, and how did you respond to it?
How did you cope with the injuries that threatened your career at various points?
What are your hopes and dreams for the next chapter of your life?
How do you approach failure or setbacks in your personal life?
What role does self-care play in your life, especially after retiring from professional tennis?
How do you want to be remembered by future generations?
What has been the most rewarding part of your advocacy work for women and Black communities?
How do you define success outside of tennis?
What values do you hope to instill in your daughters as they grow up?
How did your relationship with Alexis Ohanian evolve, and what do you admire most about him?
What does empowerment mean to you, and how do you hope to inspire others through your story?
How do you balance your roles as a mother, entrepreneur, and public figure?
What inspired you to venture into fashion design and entrepreneurship?
How has becoming a mother changed your perspective on life and your legacy?
How did you handle the expectations and comparisons to other tennis legends?
What was your reaction to breaking records and being called one of the greatest athletes of all time?
How did you stay motivated to keep improving after achieving so much success?
What role did your coaches play in your success, and how did you choose them?
How did you prepare mentally and physically for major tournaments like Wimbledon or the US Open?
What was your most challenging match, and what did you learn from it?
How did you develop your signature style of play—explosive power combined with mental toughness?
What was your mindset like during your most dominant periods in tennis?
How did your partnership with Venus in doubles shape your approach to teamwork and competition?
Which of your 23 Grand Slam singles titles holds the most significance to you, and why?
How did you handle the pressure of being in the spotlight at such a young age?
What was going through your mind when you turned pro at 14? Did you feel ready?
Looking back, what do you appreciate most about your family’s sacrifices for your career?
What lessons from your early life do you hope to pass on to your daughters?
How did your parents balance pushing you to excel while ensuring you had a childhood?
Were there any moments in your early life when you doubted your path in tennis? How did you overcome those doubts?
What role did faith or spirituality play in your upbringing?
How did the environment of Compton influence your determination and resilience?
Can you describe a typical day of training during your childhood? What did you enjoy or find challenging about it?
What was your relationship like with Venus as children, and how did it evolve as you both became professional athletes?
How did your parents, Richard and Oracene, shape your work ethic and outlook on life?
What are your earliest memories of growing up in Compton, California?
What do you believe is your greatest contribution to the world, both as an artist and as a person?
How do you stay grounded and connected to your roots despite your global fame?
What advice would you give to someone trying to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams?
How do you balance your public persona with your private self?
What inspired your commitment to philanthropy, and what causes are most important to you?
How do you hope to be remembered by your fans and the film industry?
What motivates you to continue working and pushing boundaries, even after achieving so much?
How do you approach risk-taking, both in your stunts and in life?
What role has failure played in shaping your career and character?
How do you define happiness, and how has your understanding of it changed over time?
What values or principles have guided your decisions, both personally and professionally?
How has your view of success evolved throughout your life and career?
How do you maintain your mental and emotional well-being amidst the demands of fame?
What role has friendship and the Jackie Chan's Stuntmen Association played in your life, and how have your closest friends supported you?
How do you define success in your personal life, and how has that definition changed over time?
Can you share a moment when your family helped you through a difficult time in your career?
How did your upbringing influence your approach to marriage and family?
What lessons have you learned about fatherhood, and how do you wish you had done things differently?
How has your relationship with your son, Jaycee, evolved over the years?
What has been the most challenging aspect of balancing your career and family life?
How did you meet your wife, Joan Lin, and what drew you to her?
What do you think set you apart from other action stars of your time?
How did you handle the pressure of maintaining your success as your fame grew?
What was the most rewarding moment of your rise to international stardom?
How did you balance staying true to your style while adapting to Western audiences?
What was it like working on the Rush Hour series, and how did it impact your global fame?
How did you navigate the cultural differences between Hong Kong and Hollywood filmmaking?
What was your experience like breaking into Hollywood with Rumble in the Bronx?
Can you describe the process of choreographing and performing your most iconic stunts?
What was the inspiration behind Police Story, and how did it redefine action cinema?
How did the success of Drunken Master change your life and career?
What advice would you give to young actors or stunt performers trying to make it in the industry today?
How did your training at the China Drama Academy prepare you for the physical demands of being a stuntman?
What was the most dangerous stunt you performed in your early career, and what did you learn from it?
How did you handle the pressure of trying to stand out in a competitive industry?
What was your first major breakthrough role, and how did it change your career trajectory?
How did you develop your unique style of blending martial arts with comedy, and what inspired this approach?
Can you describe a moment early in your career when you felt like giving up, and what kept you motivated?
What were some of the biggest challenges you faced when trying to break into the Hong Kong film industry?
How did working with Bruce Lee influence your approach to martial arts and filmmaking?
What was your first experience as a stuntman like, and how did it compare to your expectations?
Looking back, what do you think your childhood taught you about resilience and perseverance?
How did your family react to your decision to pursue a career in martial arts and acting?
What was your relationship like with your fellow students at the academy, and how did those bonds influence your career?
Were there moments during your childhood when you doubted your path, and what kept you going?
How did your early experiences at the academy shape your work ethic and discipline later in life?
What was the most challenging aspect of your training in martial arts, acrobatics, and acting, and how did you overcome it?
Who were your mentors or role models during your time at the China Drama Academy, and what lessons did they teach you?
What was your first day at the China Drama Academy like, and how did you adjust to the rigorous training?
Can you describe your relationship with your parents and how their work at the French embassy influenced your upbringing?
What are your earliest memories of growing up in Hong Kong, and how did your surroundings shape your childhood?
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