About The Project

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a passion for meeting new people, finding ways to connect and uncovering their stories. Nearly everyone has at least one interesting tale to tell.

I launched As They Said in early 2017, while based in Leiden, a charming university city in the Netherlands. Inspired by the American oral historian Studs Terkel and his “Working” project, I spent the next two years interviewing Leidenaars about their work, probing for the kernels of wisdom that emerge when people open up about one of the central activities of their lives.

As They Said is now widening its focus to include stories from other countries.

I hope you enjoy these stories and welcome your feedback.

John Doxey