Speaker 1
I am 27 years old. I enjoy reading. My dad was in the military. I love ice cream, chocolate is my favorite. I work for a small business.
Speaker 2
I am girl. I am a young girl who is still in highschool. I enjoy marching band in the fall and concert band in the season. My parents are both teachers. My favorite subject is english.
Speaker 1
I have a job. My dad was in the military. I enjoy reading. I work at an ice cream parlor. I enjoy chocolate ice cream.
Speaker 2
I am in high school. I am a girl. English is my favorite subject. I am in the marching band in the fall. I am in a concert band later in the year. I am an only child. I live with my parents. My parents are teachers. Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.
Speaker 1
Hello, how are you today?
Speaker 2
Great, I am just a happy girl who just came back from highschool, you?
Speaker 1
Doing well, just got back from work. What do you like to do in your spare time?
Speaker 2
I like to be part of the marching band during the fall and concert band later.
Speaker 1
Cool! Do you have any siblings?
Speaker 2
Sadly no, I just live with my parents and there are both teachers.
Speaker 1
My dad was in the military. Is it weird having teachers as parents?
Speaker 2
Yeah, I have to study all the time. Specially english, it is my favorite.
Speaker 1
I love reading! I work at an ice cream parlor. What's your favorite ice cream?
Speaker 2
I love chocolate, you are probably tired of ice cream at this point.
Speaker 1
I try not to indulge, but I do have a sweet spot for chocolate!
Speaker 2
What do you like to read?
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Speaker 1
I have a job. My dad was in the military. I enjoy reading. I work at an ice cream parlor. I enjoy chocolate ice cream.
Speaker 2
I am in high school. I am a girl. English is my favorite subject. I am in the marching band in the fall. I am in a concert band later in the year. I am an only child. I live with my parents. My parents are teachers. Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.
Speaker 1
I enjoy reading science fiction. Have you read any science fiction in your English class?
Speaker 2
We haven't as of yet, but maybe soon! What's your favorite sci fi book?
Speaker 1
I really like The Martian, they even turned it into a movie, which was decent. It had Matt Damon in it. What instrument do you play?
Speaker 2
Oh, cool! Did you like the book or movie better? I play trumpet.
Speaker 1
I enjoyed the book better, but the movie was well done. Trumpet is cool, always reminds me of New Orleans. Is it hard to play and march? I can't even walk and talk!
Speaker 2
I usually find the book is always better myself, haha. It does take quite a bit of practice to get coordinated, but once you do it's like second nature.
Speaker 1
I've seen some pretty impressive foot work and patterns made by the band at footballs games - I am always impressed.
Speaker 2
Thank you for noticing! A lot of people give the band kids a lot of grief.
Speaker 1
My boyfriend is a musician, so I totally understand.
Speaker 2
Oh cool! What does he play?
Speaker 1
He is vocalist and a rhythm guitarist. He dabbles in other instruments but he wouldn't say he's good at them. His band is called EXHALE. 
Speaker 2
Oh nice! I can say I heard of them before they were big! haha
 7 hours
Speaker 1
I have a job. My dad was in the military. I work at an ice cream parlor. I enjoy chocolate ice cream. I like to read science fiction. One of my favorite science fiction books is The Martian. I like the book of The Martian better than the movie. I have watched football games. My boyfriend is a musician. My boyfriend plays rhythm guitar and sings in a band called EXHALE.
Speaker 2
I am in high school. I am a girl. English is my favorite subject. I am in the marching band in the fall. I am in a concert band later in the year. I play trumpet. I am an only child. I live with my parents. My parents are teachers. Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor. When a movie is based on a book, I usually like the book better.
Speaker 1
I just found out that Andy Weir has a new book called Hail Mary. I can't wait to read it!
Speaker 2
Isn't Andy Weir an astronaut? I think I've heard of him! What is the book about?
Speaker 1
It is about an astronaut that wakes up from a coma with amnesia. I am actually not sure if he is also an astronaut. So many people in today's society wear many hats, so maybe he is also an astronaut.
Speaker 2
Oh, maybe I had heard about it before and just confused the two. That's pretty cool! I like science fiction books about things like that. Do you think I should read it too?
Speaker 1
Yes, He also wrote the Martian. He is a great storyteller. If you read it, you could impress your parents that you chose to read it.
Speaker 2
I'm the only child of two teachers, they're already really proud of me. I play the trumpet. I mean, that's quite an accomplishment in my books. I play the trumpet like Chet Baker.
Speaker 1
Project Hail Mary is similar to The Martian in that a person must rely on himself to face a daunting task. Maybe you try watching the movie The Martian first. If you like that movie, you'd probably like Project Hail Mary. I am definitely going to read the book.
Speaker 2
I watched the movie already. I honestly thought the book was better, but I think most people who read the book before watching the movie feel that way. Have you ever heard any of Chet Baker's music? He's literally my idol.
Speaker 1
Can't say that I have. What's his style like?
Speaker 2
Smooth. Smooth like Egyptian silk. Smoother than whipped butter. More iconic than cigarettes and coffee, with twice the sex appeal. Haha, only joking, but he really is my idol.
Speaker 1
Sounds awesome. Maybe I could find a book about Chet Baker. After I read the book by Andy, I can read one about Chet. There's books about so many people, I bet there is one about him.
Speaker 2
Haha, there actually is a book about Chet Baker. It's called, "Deep in a Dream: the Long Night of Chet Baker". I haven't read it yet, though. 
 11 hours
Speaker 1
I have a job. My dad was in the military. I work at an ice cream parlor. I enjoy chocolate ice cream. I like to read science fiction. One of my favorite science fiction books is The Martian. I like the book of The Martian better than the movie. I have watched football games. My boyfriend is a musician. My boyfriend plays rhythm guitar and sings in a band called EXHALE. I am a fan of the author Andy Weir. I am planning to read Hail Mary by Andy Weir.
Speaker 2
I am in high school. I am a girl. English is my favorite subject. I am in the marching band in the fall. I am in a concert band later in the year. I play trumpet. I am an only child. I live with my parents. My parents are teachers. My parents are proud of me. Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor. When a movie is based on a book, I usually like the book better. I like science fiction books. I prefer the book The Martian to the movie adaptation. My idol is Chet Baker.
Speaker 1
Tell me more about Chet Baker. Are there any albums by him that you'd recommend?
Speaker 2
I honestly love all of his albums! I would recommend any of them. How  about your boyfriend's band? Any recommendations on their music?
Speaker 1
I will check some of his music out then. My favourite song they made is called wrath unleashed. They are more of a rock band compared to Chet as I know he is more of a jazz musician. 
Speaker 2
I will be sure to check them out. I do like the jazz genre a little more, which probably has something to do with me being in a concert band. Do you play any instruments?
Speaker 1
Oh yeah I remember you telling me about that. I have tried a few instruments over the years but so far I haven’t found one I’m good at haha. Do you play any other instruments other than a trumpet? 
Speaker 2
Haha yeah it definitely takes time and patience to master one. I only play trumpet right now but I'm interested in learning other instruments. The drums have always looked like a lot of fun. The piano looks fun also, but there are so many keys I think it would be hard to remember which one is which! What instruments are you interested in?
Speaker 1
Yeah they really are hard to learn, I think I would love to be good at playing the piano if I could choose. I love all musical instruments but the sound of a piano is just breath taking. 
Speaker 2
I think some of the greatest musicians have all been masters of string instruments. You mentioned your boyfriend plays the rhythm guitar and sings, that must take a lot of talent!
Speaker 1
Yeah he does he honestly has so much passion and talent for both. The way he plays the guitar is unreal and his singing voice is amazing. I wish I could have just a little bit of his talent. You should come by one day with your trumpet I’m sure the two of you would make amazing music together. 
Speaker 2
You must be very proud of him! I know I would be. That sounds like a lot of fun! There's something about blending different musical sounds together that makes music spectacular.
Speaker 1
Yeah I am very proud. I’m just glad he is following his dreams and doing the thing he loves the most. And yes honestly the different sounds you can create with music is amazing. I’m sure we will all have a great time, it will be a lot of fun for sure. 
Speaker 2
Yeah I'm really excited for that! It's good he can follow his dreams and enjoy doing the things he loves. What about you? I know you are a fan of science fiction books. Is writing a dream of yours?
 16 hours
Speaker 1
I have a job. My dad was in the military. I work at an ice cream parlor. I enjoy chocolate ice cream. I like to read science fiction. One of my favorite science fiction books is The Martian. I like the book of The Martian better than the movie. I have watched football games. My boyfriend is a musician. My boyfriend plays rhythm guitar and sings in a band called EXHALE. I am proud of my boyfriend. I am a fan of the author Andy Weir. I am planning to read Hail Mary by Andy Weir. My favourite song is called wrath unleashed. I am not good at playing instruments. I love all musical instruments, especially the piano.
Speaker 2
I am in high school. I am a girl. English is my favorite subject. I am in the marching band in the fall. I am in a concert band later in the year. I play trumpet. I am an only child. I live with my parents. My parents are teachers. My parents are proud of me. Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor. When a movie is based on a book, I usually like the book better. I like science fiction books. I prefer the book The Martian to the movie adaptation. My idol is Chet Baker. I like jazz.
Speaker 1
I would talk about starting my new book by Andy Weir, and started to think of ideas of writing my own book.
Speaker 2
Writing your own book sounds cool!  I'd like to do that.  What kind of book would it be?
Speaker 1
You should do it too! I think younger people have more creativity and passion so it's a great time to write a book. I think it will be science fiction or maybe fantasy and science fiction. What would your book be about?
Speaker 2
Well my idea is to write something interactive, maybe a mystery with clues on the internet or a book that has an interactive element.  The answer to the mystery would be given in the end but it all would be a time sensitive event.
Speaker 1
That would be very exciting. Kind of like Choose Your Own Adventure books but more time relevant! I feel like I have forgotten half of the grammar I learned in high school, so you are already doing well as an English major. 
Speaker 2
Well my parents can always proof read for me!  So if you like fantasy and sci fi do you like The Lord of the Rings, or Star Trek?
Speaker 1
Actually I like both! But more Lord of the Rings. I like fantasy worlds like Harry Potter, Hunger Games, and Lord of the Rings. I can't decide if my story should have a hero or an anti-hero. What do you think? Are people tired of the hero character?
Speaker 2
Gosh, I think there are people who like either.  I sure wish I could write something as popular as Harry Potter.  It made JK Rowlings a billionaire.
Speaker 1
OMG I know! Plus I think it made a whole generation happy to read lol. Have you read about how she would write notes on the subway? She had the story planned out and everything. Very impressive!
Speaker 2
It seems I heard that she had the ending written from the beginning.  I didn't know about writing on the subway!  Was she in London riding the Underground?
Speaker 1
Yes, exactly. And she was just an average person coming and going from work with this story brewing. It's really inspiring and makes you feel like anyone could write something amazing and become rich lol.
Speaker 2
Yes, everyone was waiting at the bookstores at midnight for the next book in the series to come out, some in costume!
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