Everyone has a story to tell.
I wouldn't believe so firmly in journalism if not for these muses. Their voices contribute to my understanding of the world around me and enhance my appreciation for the art of telling tales.
Photo by Richard Avedon
Simon and Garfunkel.
A longtime favorite music act of mine, Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon's music sends their lyrical stories straight into my core. Each of their songs tells a story without ever seeming like a chore.
Photo taken from Fused Film
Quentin Tarantino.
Growing up a white guy in a low-income, predominately black area of Tennessee gave director Quentin Tarantino one of the more interesting perspectives of pop culture. His films always captivate me, and the way he shows the grit of his characters is a humbling reminder that our world is far from flawless, but definitely livable if you are aware and alert.
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Margaret Atwood.
My favorite author, Canadian Margaret Atwood, writes female-empowering science fiction novels that press readers to challenge authority and beware rapid advances in technology, but she does so without denouncing the value of either.