Engage in an insightful Q&A session featuring Yukihiro Matsumoto (Matz), the creator of Ruby, interviewed by Evan Phoenix at RubyConf 2021. Delve into various topics including MRuby plans, the removal of gill from Python, Fiber Scheduler in Ruby 3.0, and nostalgic reflections on Ruby's development. Explore discussions on static analysis, Matz's perspectives on other programming languages, and the future of Ruby extensions. Gain unique insights into Matz's personal computing setup and his thoughts on Ruby version managers. Learn about potential plans for Ruby 4 and advancements in Ruby parsers. This 36-minute conference talk offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the mind behind Ruby, covering both technical aspects and personal anecdotes that shaped the language's evolution.