In "Strong Opinions," Vladimir Nabokov responds to a question about which historical scenes he would like to see filmed. He offers a variety of interesting scenarios, including the dramatic appearance of Shakespeare as the King's Ghost and the tense moment of Louis the Sixteenth's beheading, highlighting the atmosphere of that critical moment.

Other vivid scenes suggested include Herman Melville sharing breakfast with his cat, Edgar Allan Poe's wedding, and whimsical picnics hosted by Lewis Carroll. Nabokov also expresses a lighthearted notion of the Russians departing Alaska, evidently pleased with their agreement, culminating in the humorous imagery of a seal applauding the event.