Joe R. Sims

Interview with a Classmate

When the Professor first announced that we would be conducting interviews with a classmate of her choosing I felt a little apprehensive at first, but as I went on with the actual interview I found it to be a very interesting assignment. I was tasked with interviewing Kecia Montgomery, initially I thought, this is a young girl, she hasn't done much living, I know because she hasn't been on the planet that long, but much to my surprise I was pleasantly surprised with her maturity, and with her responses to some questions that effect us in our everyday lives. I found her to have a command of world knowledge well beyond her years with the intellect to match wits with the best. When you do an interview the interviewer makes an attempt to find something provocative, or something that the reader doesn't already know, well don't look for any gotcha moments in this interview. It's pretty much straight forward and to the point. Like most people we don't live lives the way that people are portrayed in the movies, but rather we live simple existances trying to make ends meet, be comfortable, and try to find the meaning of our lives. We all aspire to greatness while looking for our 15 minutes of fame, to some that fame never comes, to others it more than what it's worth. This is my interview with a simple American mother, "new mother". I will utilize a question and answer format with a commentary to follow the actual interview.

Q: What is your name and how old are you, if you don't mind my asking?A: My name is Kecia Montgomery and I am 21 years of age.Q: Where were you born?.
A: I was born in Chicago Illinois.Q: What part of Chicago did you grow up on?.A: I grew up on the Westside.
Q: Do you have any brothers and sisters?.
A: Yes, I have 3 brothers and 2 sister, and 12 nephews and nieces.

Q: Do you have any children?.
A: Yes, I have a set of twins.

Q: Do twins run in your family, are there other sets of twins in your family tree?.
A: Yes, my mother has a twin, I guess it's hereditary.

Q: Do you have a religious preference and do you consider yourself a religious person?.
A: I am a Baptist and I do consider myself a religious person.

Q: Do you have a role model, if so then who is it?.
A: My mother is my role model.

Q: What is your biggest regret?.
A: I don't have any.

Q: If there was anything that you could undo what would it be?
A: I would wait before I had children.

Q: If you could change on thing in this World, what would it be?.
A: It would be the cost of living, everything is so expensive.

Q: Being a Black Woman were you ever the victim of racism?.
A: Yes, in grammar school, I went to a predominately all White School and the teachers as well as theStudents would make remarks at times.

Q: Who is your favorite actor/actress?.
A: Denzel Washington.

Q: What is your favorite food?.
A: Spaghetti

Q: How do you feel about the current economic situation?.
A: I feel the situation is hurting everybody. We need to focus on the working class and the poorPeople, the ones' who need help most.
Q: What was the most memorable moment in your young life?.
A: Watching Barack Obama become President of the United States.

Q: What kind of leisure activities do you enjoy?.
A: I enjoy playing cards, watching movies, video games, and spending time with family and friends.

Q: Who is your favorite comedian?.
A: Bernie Mack, and Cat Williams.

Q: Are you pro or anti-abortion?.
A: I would say that I'm anti-abortion with exceptions in the case of rape or incest.

Q: What do you want our of life and your college experience?.
A: I would like to obtain a BS degree and become a grammar school teacher.

Q: Is there anything you would like to add to your exciting and funfilled interview?.
A: No.

As a result of this interview I gained some personal insight into the life of Kecia and I noticed that she has the same goals, dreams, and aspirations as millions of other Americans. I feel that she has the intellect and drive to achieve her goals, and recognize her dreams. She is a young mother of twins and her task may be more difficult as a result of having new borns to take care of, however if you can believe, then you can achieve. I also hope and pray that some of the things that I learned in English 101 have become implanted into my memory banks and that they have shown themselves in this briefinterview.

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