Numbers might seem to be the language of math and science, antithetical to the imprecise world of storytelling. Yet if you watch this video, you will see that numbers can tell a story. It's really an astounding presentation; if you have 20 minutes to spare, I would urge you to watch the whole thing! I've watched it several times now, and I notice new things each time:
I have some more video posts at this site also. :-)