Whats the host's likely purpose for beginning the interview segment in this way

What is the host’s likely purpose for beginning the interview segment in this way? 1. The central ideas of the interview are: The host is giving importance to Shakespeare's omnipresence in this people's lives. He asks about their associations with the author in order to generate attention in the audience and in order to know more about their lives.

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