Will Shortz: An Evening with the Puzzle Master

Will Shortz, the New York Times and National Public Radio puzzle master, thrilled nearly 700 people September 12, 2013 at Ted Mann Concert Hall on the University of Minnesota campus. He talked about the history of crossword puzzles, his favorite puzzles, and more before taking questions from the audience. Shortz finished up by leading a "Beat the Champ" puzzle contest that involved dozens of willing audience members. The event was sponsored by the Friends ... of the University of Minnesota Libraries.
For more about this wonderful event, see a specially created puzzle "Crosswords with Friends of the University of Minnesota Libraries" and, after solving it, click on the More reading. These can be found at www.chem.umn.ed....

[@richardsull119]

Will Shortz starts at 6:10

[@nanagaga2001]

The "Tom" jokes are called Tom Swifties, named for the protagonist of a series of books by Victor Appleton. Appleton had an aversion to repetitively using the word "said" so was very creative in finding alternatives. His writing style is parodied in these punny type jokes.

[@BelaCurcio]

I think he might be one of my few heroes

[@georgebarany5490]

For more about this wonderful event, see a specially created puzzle Crosswords with Friends ... of the University of Minnesota Libraries and, after solving it, click on the More reading. These can be found by Googling "George Barany Crosswords."

[@marcelosinico]

Gillian Jacobs brought me here :)

[@yabid2451]

Same

[@frankmcfarlane-e8m]

A New York Leftist whom i actually IDOLISE...delicious.

[@EX_ANTI]

Hm. He speaks just like Frank Underwood.

[@amazingabby25]

You are quite right