[Q]: M: I started studying one year ago. But I've been drawing since I was five years old. I've also been taking pictures for six years, when my dad gave me my first camera for my birthday. I think photography has really helped me with my painting. W: Your art is great! Why don't you tell people you're an artist? M: I'm too shy to tell anybody about my art. What was said before this conversation?
****
[A]: W: Wow, I had no idea you were such a good artist! When did you learn to paint?
input: Please answer the following: W: It's true. He did have difficulties at first. But all in all, the project couldn't have turned out better. What was said before this conversation?
++++++++++
output: M: How did Mr. Hunt's project turn out? I heard he had trouble with the financing, but then he could get the loan he wanted.
Please answer this: M: Four days later will be Teacher's Day. What was said before this conversation?
++++++++
Answer: F: What's the date today?
Problem: M: My teacher wasn't happy with my mid-term essay. She told me to do it all over again. W: At least, she gave you a second chance. M: Yeah, I have to admit that. What was said before this conversation?

A: W: You look tired, John. What have you been doing?
Problem: Given the question: M: I have four letters to write before I prepare for the physics exam. What was said before this conversation?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The answer is:
W: What are you going to do tonight?
Problem: Michael: Yeah, I think she'll be impressed with my new exercise program. Josh: What? What are you talking about? What exercise program? What did you tell her? Michael: Well, you know, I enjoy staying in shape. [Right] First, I generally get up every morning at 5:30 a.m. Josh: Oh, yeah. Since when? You don't roll out of bed until at least 7:30 p.m. Michael: No, no, and on Mondays and Wednesdays, ... Josh: Ah, not another tall tale ... Michael: I almost always go jogging for about a half hour, you know, to improve my endurance. Josh: Hey, jogging to the refrigerator for a glass of milk doesn't count. Michael: Of course, before I leave, I usually make sure I do some stretches so I don't pull a muscle on my run. Josh: Right. One jumping jack. Michael: Then, I told her that I usually lift weights Tuesdays and Thursdays for about an hour after work. Josh: Humph. Michael: This helps me build muscle strength. Josh: A one-pound barbell. Michael: Finally, I often go hiking on Saturdays with my dog [What dog!?], well, and I like hiking because it helps me burn off stress and reduce anxiety that builds up during the week. Josh: Oh yeah, those lies. Michael: Well, uh, as for Fridays, I sometimes just relax at home by watching a movie or inviting you over to visit. Josh: If I buy the pizza. Michael: But ... bu ... And on Sundays, I take the day off from exercising, but I usually take my dog for a walk. Josh: Forget it. She'll never buy this story. What was said before this conversation?

A:
Josh: Hey, I hear you and Stephanie are really getting serious.