BEST AUTHOR BEST : CYNTHIA ERIVO

''' I REALIZE this may sound crazy, but I really love to read when I'm getting tattooed, says, the '' Wicked '' star, who just published '' Simply More : A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They're Too Much.''

.-  What kind of a reader were you as a child?

I was quite a quick reader and could fly through a book. As I have gotten older, my reading speed has slowed down a bit, as has the time I have to pause and find a quiet moment to read.

But it's still one of my favorite things to do.

.-  How have your reading tastes changed over time?

Well for starters, I can read whatever I want now, which wasn't the case when I was a kind.

I have started to really enjoy stories that allow for a deeper character arc, but I also love fairy tales and the dragon stories, much like I did as a child.

.-  What book has had the greatest impact on you?

To date, it has to be Cicely Tyson's autobiography '' Just as I Am.'' I'm really connected with that one and I think it's had a lasting impression on me.

The vulnerability and truth of the title '' Just as I Am '' is something that I try to bring to my own life. I feel most comfortable and confident when I was true to myself and people can take or leave it.

Her autobiography was a great reminder of that - to be unapologetically you.

.-  What's the last great book you read?

'' Pachinko. '' I recommend this book highly enough. It is for anyone who enjoys stories about family,  love and sacrifice. Immigrant stories should be highlighted and talked about.

I gravitate towards these stories as a reader, and also as an actress and producer.

.-  Describe your ideal reading experience [ when, where, what, how].

I realize this may sound crazy, but I love to read when I'm getting tattooed. It's a rare opportunity where I have to be still for a certain amount of time, and I have to dive into a book and let my mind wander.

I also like reading when I am travelling from place to place, especially if it's a long travel time. You can also find me reading on set in between takes.

Overall, I think I really enjoy reading whenever I have the chance, and that could be anywhere.

This Publishing continues to Part [ 2]. The World Students Society thanks The New York Times.