Sherman Alexie

When I first decided to go see Sherman Alexie speak in Kenan Auditorium on Monday night, it was only because I was going to get extra credit somehow. I just knew this was going to be some type of boring lecture that was only interesting to people who were majoring in English or Creative writing. You know, this was going to be a lecture about how to become a famous author and such. But when I saw so many people there I thought a little bit different. Was this really going to be interesting or were all of these students here because their professor offered them extra credit as well? As soon as Mr. Alexie began to speak, I realized I had a made a good decision on coming to this. Let me just say, he really entertained me for an evening. I mean, he could definitely be considered a comedian over being a writer. He was so funny and spoke so well. I didn't realize though that he was just telling the story from the book he had written, about himself, while adding some other little things in there to relate to us as an audience. I had an amazing time and I wish he could've stood up there for hours and told his whole story. After hearing Sherman Alexie, I really want to go out and buy his books and writings. He was so interesting and never boring. The question and answer session was good too, but he did come off a little "full of himself" there in the end. He pretty much talked down and was a little rude to his biggest fan. But other than that it was a great time, I thought of it like a show. I would definitely be interested in hearing him speak again. Now it's time to write my paper so I can get my extra credit. :) I took really good notes too, so I hope this paper turns out how I want it to.