Edutopia.org: How would you describe your particular intelligence or intelligences? How do you learn best?
Junot Díaz: I have a heightened sense of narrative structures, whether it's in a story or a court case or an argument. In other words, I have superb structure logic. I'm also able to synergize enormous amounts of disparate unrelated material. I am a gifted communicator, able to convey importance and enthusiasm and to translate complex abstractions into compelling, accessible (and sticky) narratives. I have a tremendous capacity for play.