Indisguise, it is a hilarious note you put in. I am sure he (the guy who gave you all laborious details) knew Einstein was a clerk, and worked alone, on all his creations? How can that be, how can a creation and imagination flourish on a man who is not even closely tied with scientific community? I do not know how true allegations of Shakespeare are, but what I know by learning what I have learned, he did not just BAM! Create things. Also, it?s long been said Shakespeare?s creativity arose from his surroundings. His influence was other plays and politics around. Among other things, we was also an actor. And, incase if the pointed myth is true, then all the things I have learned in a life would be false. By the way, do you know there has been a book on Abraham Lincoln being gay? There was also a book claming lunar landing never happened? To believe or not to believe, that is the question, so if you happen to meet the man again ask him for the proof on his detailed research. Here are some notes from -www.shakespeare.org.uk "In 1598, the author of a book on the arts, Francis Meres, described Shakespeare as the best contemporary dramatist and mentioned twelve of his plays, including A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Merchant of Venice, Richard II and Henry IV, all of which date from the mid- to late-1590s." Keyword here is Francis Meres. "William Shakespeare was born in 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon. Located in the centre of England, the town was (and still is) an important river-crossing settlement and market centre. The register of Stratford's Holy Trinity Church External link - opens in new window records Shakespeare's baptism on 26 April." Keyword here is Records and Baptism. And what did he look like ? -http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/main/1/16 About the story I am still axiously following it, hope to see it's end soon. Thank you for sharing.