The Soloist is a movie about a man with amazing musical talent and another man from the L.A. Times Newspaper. They help each other out by Making each other realize what being a real friend is and also bringing each other out of the darkness of their past lives. Our teacher Mrs.Brinkman asked us to answer certain questions about the movie. . . 1. What does it take to make us happy in this world? Being happy in this world doesn't take money, fame, or a perfect childhood and family. All it takes is one person or group of people that take the time to help you out when you are down or love you unconditionally no matter what is going on in your life. 2.Why do you help others? I help others because it is the right thing to do and if you want to have a good life you should be kind to others even if they aren't kind to you. 3.What do we gain from helping others? We gain a better perspective on others lives and how we can affect them in a positive way. 4.What do we lose? We may lose things that aren't really useful in the long-haul of life (money, cars, house, food) but you gain so much more in the end. 5.Is there an "effective" way to find inspiration? Whatever gets you inspired is the most effective way to get you inspired. 6. How do you find inspiration for writing, music, or creative pursuits? I find inspiration in words or speeches that people give, music that I hear, and by the actions of people who help others with what they do in their life. 7. To what extent can music help and/or heal a person? Music has been scientifically studied as a healing agent in some forms of treatment. I think that even for the everyday person music can heal or help them get through the day or unwind after a long hard day. I enjoy listening to music while I work because it helps me focus on the one thing that I am doing instead of listening to what others are doing and distracting myself. "All he cares about is the moment and music. It's peace for him, it's sanity, it's his home." ~Los Angeles columnist Steve Lopez on Nathaniel Ayers- (Quote from the actual people which the Soloist is modeled after.)
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Ben Black
I was born on May 4th 1997, I am attending Mountain Lake High School. I am on the Football, Basketball, and Baseball teams and I attend choir and band. Archives
April 2015
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