Sep 15 2013: The power of the imagination is what makes a good story. I think one's experiences empower the message, but the internal growth and understanding of the world impacts the story. One does not have to physically live it to tell it, but can experience it through the eyes of others and relate to it and tell it. So, must one be a good liar to be a good storyteller, yes. The added details and colors make that story come Alive for the reader; therefore, it's in the power of the imagination that gives it voice.