Essay On James Brown Interview

The interview I conducted with Mr. James Brown was not only a learning experience but it also gave me insight to his daily life. It was my first time meeting this man and I was surprised to see his 6’4’’ lanky frame. Mr. Brown grinned ear to ear with a look of excitement and pride as we began the interview. His enthusiasm was genuine as I was informed that it was his first interview he had ever had talking about himself. Getting to know him better, I learned that Mr. Brown is an internal forensic auditor for a well-known corporation. He compares his day to that of a detective because he identifies and reports fraudulent activity within a corporation. But it’s not all work for Mr. Brown because outside of his job, he is very active. Within the past 3 years of his life, Mr. Brown’s health has become more important to him. “ The doctor told me I need to become more physically active because I had a high buildup of cholesterol over my heart which could cause me to die”. To combat this situation, he has began to eat better, work out, and run 3 times a week.
Though Mr. Browns enjoys physical activity and is living a healthier life, he did mention activities that he does not find enjoyable such as going to the dentist and getting ready for work. I was shocked at his response but he explained himself further. “ Let me make it clear, my job is the great but some days I am so lazy and don’t want to get out of bed.” We both had a hard laugh and I could immediately relate to how he feels. As we continue the interview, we begin to delve into his memories as a child in Oregon. He tells me about his best friend from his childhood and how he remembers all the trouble they got into being with school or within their community. Another one of Mr. ...

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... wrapped up, I asked him the final and most important question of the interview. “ If there is anything you could tell my generation and future generations, what would it be,” I stated. Mr. Brown paused for a while but finally gave me a statement. “ Your generation is going to be the face of this world. Learn from our screw ups and change not only your lives, but those for years to come”. Thinking back to his interview, I had wished I had asked him more about how life was different in regards to technology now versus when he was a child. All in all, I am very glad I got the opportunity to talk to such a bright and intelligent man such as Mr. Brown. His kind words of encouragement will be something I will never loose and always keep dear to me. I accept his challenge and I am determined to make a difference for my future and also for those that will come after me.