So for those of you here, most probably everybody knows Anas , but nonetheless, I will do an introduction. Anas Bukhash, also known as AB, is a pioneering Emirati entrepreneur and interviewer.He is well known for being the host of "AB Talks," an interview show that started on YouTube.
And in your own words, I'm going to quote you before we move on to the questions. Anas , you've said, that challenging the status quo comes naturally to you, and in your own words, you say,"I consciously break traditional codes to bring human courage to the fore.
Yes, that's a very good disclaimer. Anas refused to see the questions in advance.So this is-- Yeah, I don't like that.
How can you be a doctor and be focused in these circumstances, which is war and bombing?" And he's like, he said the introductory session, when they Anas , you're the furthest person from doing small talk.
That make sense? Yeah. Anastomosis. Could you-- Oh, I'm sorry.
So if we're able to raise the money, then we can also-- We're going. Anastasia, why does he have a wheelchair?
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Thank you. Thank you for making this a stage show. "Anastasia" was my favorite movie growing up.
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Thank you so much uh for that overview. Anna Anastasia Skolonok, uh spokesperson for the Norwegian Refugee Council in the DRC, we appreciate you joining us here on DW. Axelle Cray is emergency coordinator for Doctors Without Borders. She joins us
That make sense? Yeah. It anastomosis with other cranial nerves.
That make sense? Yeah. The anastomosis is really predominantly happening outside where it starts to kind of merge together.
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When we talk to people after the show, and we sign autographs, they are inspired by this show to find their truth. And the brave of Anastasia-- I mean, for a young woman to have marched across Paris to get to Russia and to follow her dreams, it's just a thrilling show.
That make sense? Yeah. The word anastomosis means kind of merging together.
Google and talk or share my story with with the employees so an anasia thank you very very much for uh your uh generosity and uh suggesting that me that I should be
So I'll hand over to Oliver now to talk a bit more about some of our design process. But down in the Santa Anas that proposal hasn't taken hold.
You've performed in New York, on tour, in television, and in films. What makes this experience with "Anastasia" special? Oh my gosh. This show is the most glorious show.
You have the opportunity to perform with two very talented, very young actresses in this production. Tell us about working with the little Anastasias. Oh my gosh, it's so exciting.
I believe it's because they were very similar. The Dowager's stubborn like Anastasia. But the Dowager's also overwhelmingly compassionate.
But the Dowager's also overwhelmingly compassionate. And I think that that's where Anastasia really got those qualities. Even in her-- towards the end of her life, when she could, she would volunteer at Red Cross, and nurse, and things
Thank you. Thank you for making this a stage show. So what attracted you to "Anastasia"?
tend to shy away from." You have also said, "Everyone has a story, everyone wants to be seen, and everyone wants to be heard." And so, Anas , my first question to you is-- By the way, I don't know the questions. Yes, that's a very good disclaimer.
I want to like contribute. But I'm like, Anas , . Like I tell myself.
How can you be a doctor and be focused in these circumstances, which is war and bombing?" And he's like, he said the introductory session, when they No, Anas , it's OK.
How can you be a doctor and be focused in these circumstances, which is war and bombing?" And he's like, he said the introductory session, when they Hi, Anas . I'm .
their cables under their desks so you couldn't see any cords-- was a big one. OK, Anastasia Vallina, she asks, "Do you have any processes as a part of daily life that help you to keep your spaces organized?
of a princess, you can still be a princess if that's something you want to be. When did you first come to learn about Anastasia, the original story, the films? My first experience was the cartoon for sure.
So in the next minute or so, think of a question, and I'll come out with an elegant microphone and we can ask questions. And the cast, and Anastasia, and even I will answer some. And then we'll take pictures with the cast.
Let's go down the line here and introduce yourselves and who you are in the show. My name is Christy Altomare and I play Anya in "Anastasia." I'm John Bolton. I play Vlad. And I'm Zach Adkins.
Thank you. Thank you for making this a stage show. Because people from all over the world come to see "Anastasia." And they'll bring their candy.
So a proud moment for us here at Google and YouTube. And shameless plug, please subscribe to Anas 's show if you haven't already. And Anas has interviewed top celebrities, the who's who in film, in sports, in business, and more, I believe more than 200 guests that you have interviewed
The spotlight is the person in front of me. And a lot of requests are like, Anas , do an interview with yourself on the show. And I refuse that.
People want to work with them more. And another question here, this is from Anastasia, that says, What's a common piece of productivity advice that you completely disagree with, and why?
it's a privilege and an honor. A lot of people who might not have seen the show think of Anastasia as a princess. Is she a princess?
Yeah. So like Joy said, Anastasia was the Dowager Empress's favorite granddaughter. And so in her youth, Anastasia had a very special bond with her. I believe it's because they were very similar.
in a different way. Well, she's trying to find Anastasia. Yeah. I mean, she put out rewards, a huge amount of money.
Why does this musical and its message have such a worldwide appeal? Well, I think the legend of Anastasia in and of itself, this resurrection of a girl who lost her life so young, is relatable to anyone, anywhere. And I have the privilege of knowing Jana in Spain and Judith in Germany, who play the two
That make sense? Yeah. But there, there's the anastomosis, right?
That make sense? Yeah. Well, no that's not the anastomosis.
And you can count on friends. And you want to add anything, Anastasia? Because you know once you give me a mic, I don't stop.
We got a great little Q&A performance here for you. Inspired by the beloved film, "Anastasia" transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover that mystery of her past pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her.
Yeah. Sorry. The question was too much info can be a bad thing. There's an ex-Googler, Anastasia Leng, who many of you will know-- Makeably, looking at that model.
Rossellini, having three more children -- one of whom you know, Isabella Rossellini, making a number of very interesting films that never did anything at the box office. And she was only allowed to come back to America to make a film called 'Anastasia', for which she won her second Oscar. But her whole career -- I'm trying to show you -- was premised upon public image. And the whole thing was there from the beginning.
A nice break and then straight home. So for those of you here, most probably everybody knows Anas , but nonetheless, I will do an introduction. Anas Bukhash, also known as AB, is a pioneering Emirati entrepreneur and interviewer.
So this is-- Yeah, I don't like that. --raw and unfiltered. My first question to you is, Anas , have you told your story? And do you feel seen?
I just did it because I know if I just stay-- it's like, you know this idea that the ratio, you have two ears and one mouth? Mm-hmm. And I always say, Anas , listen double or triple. Sometimes even before I go into an interview, I'm like, I can't swear?
You can. It's all censored, anyway. OK, I say, "Anas , shut the fuck up. Don't talk. Learn not to talk.
How can you be a doctor and be focused in these circumstances, which is war and bombing?" And he's like, he said the introductory session, when they So there's Sabrina from Dublin asking you, "Hey, Anas , I'm curious about a couple of things.
outbreak in the hardest hit areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo. And for more, let's get in touch now with Anastasia Sheludchenko, she is spokesperson for the Norwegian Refugee Council in the DRC. How are you seeing the situation in the eastern DRC right now?