We both like to play hooky. We both like cigars. But Mark Twain's wife allowed him to light his cigars. I'm not unaware that the giving of lectures on Mark Twain is more commonly the sphere of academics. To be enjoyed by other academics.
Academics prefer debate over simple questions.
Academics aren't like you and me. At least, they're not like me. Such things are way over my head. I am a proud graduate of Sam Houston State Teachers College Huntsville, Texas. Sam Houston State has about as much ivy growing on it as your average Burger King or McDonald's.