John Waiko recalls a time of conversation and dialogue at the university rather than political meetings, and the influence of both teachers and students. He recalls his writing getting him noticed by ASIO when his play was performed in Canberra in 1969.
John Waiko recalls lecturers at UPNG including literature teacher Ulli Beier. He recalls writing his play The Unexpected Hawk at university when he was surrounded by people writing poetry, plays and stories he had grown up with.
