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What was the most difficult book you've written?

For Troy: How did you prepare for the role of Ocelot in Metal Gear Solid V? Your take on the character sounds almost exactly like a mix of Josh Keaton and Patric Zimmerman, Ocelot's previous voice-over actors.

In the last few seasons (particularly season 4 and the first half of season 5) the series has shown a remarkable resemblance to the Shakespeare play Macbeth:

Walt's reluctance to remain with Gus' operation is reminiscent of Macbeth not wanting to murder King Duncan and claim his crown, Skyler taking the initiative in buying the car wash and her subsequent guilt at her part in the meth business brings to mind Lady Macbeth, Walt's descent into homicidal egotism in the first part of season 5 is a lot like how Macbeth acted after he became the king, the way Gray Matter weighs on Walt's mind is similar to the prophecy of the witches, and so on.

One might argue that the entire series asks the question "Why might've happened if a modern day Macbeth decided not to act on the witches' prophecy?". It's not too much of a stretch to say that the thought of becoming spectacularly wealthy with Gray Matter ate at Walt's mind the same way the thought of being king ate away at Macbeth's, and Walt's actions are what may have happened in the event of Macbeth turning his back on the witches' prophecy and going it alone.

My question is this: Was Macbeth as much of an influence on the evolution of the series as it seems to be, and if so, can we expect a similar resolution to the series?

Whoa, I genuinely didn't expect an answer, thank you so much. I noticed it in season 4 when Skyler bought the car wash, and after I thought about it some more, it fit; especially when Walt got to talking about Gray Matter. I really appreciate you taking the time to address this, thank you again.

What score do you believe you could've improved upon?