Everyone has encountered an individual in their life that had greatly affected and influenced them to be the person they are today. Some will find it is through direct family members, friends, or perhaps even celebrities. For me, that individual is a musician and poet named Alex Turner. He has influenced me in a number of ways including; inspiring me to take writing seriously, introducing me to new literature, and teaching me the art of thinking before speaking.
My introduction to the work of Alex Turner came as a recommendation from a friend in High School. As a huge indie rock, music-enthusiast the chance to hear work that was unfamiliar always excited me. So immediately after school that afternoon, I downloaded the entire discography Alex Turner wrote and recorded with his band, The Arctic Monkeys, along with a solo album of his own. The themes discussed in those albums ranged from; heartbreak, experiencing night life, falling love, and the confusion and frustration of
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In both print interviews and live interviews alike, I have always noticed that Turner is very careful with the words he chooses when speaking. Often he will mull over a sentence for over ten minutes in order to choose the right words and put together the right metaphor for the occasion. There was always an admiration from me for the way that he carried himself in that aspect; as I always find myself saying, or rambling, whatever thoughts run through my head. Upon observing that behavior through interviews, slowly, I would find myself adopting the same methods as him. In my personal life when talking to friends, or even in school, my mind is always racing and carefully trying to figure out how to properly respond before speaking. It has most likely saved me from numerous embarrassing encounters and made it far easier to present the feelings I wish to convey in a more articulate
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