Sir Ken Robinson, a British author and expert in the areas of creativity and innovation, is a strong proponent of overhauling the current public education system to create an environment that better inspires and nurtures creativity in every child. Earlier this year, he participated in a Q&A session sponsored by TED and Reddit. To see the questions posed and his responses, click here.

Sir Ken Robinson will also be speaking at TED2010, a four day program held in Long Beach, CA with speakers focusing on the topic of “What the World Needs Now …” For a taste of what this year’s talk might be like, check out the video below of Sir Ken Robinson’s presentation at TED2006.

How important has creativity been in helping to shape who you are today?