10.27.2008

Fiery Passion. . . i wish:)

Johnny Depp and I go way back. In fact, I remember the first time we met. Well, I guess you wouldn’t call it a meeting considering that he doesn’t actually know me, but still. It was when I was about nine years old. I know this sounds clichĂ©, but just for the record I liked him before he was super famous. What can I say? I guess I’m just a trend setter. Anyways, this is when I saw my first Johnny Depp movie. It was called Chocolat, and it was not very well-known at the time. It was one of his earlier movies, before he had reached extreme fame-- before Pirates of the Caribbean-- and he plays a gypsy who comes to a small town in France and falls in love with a woman who owns a chocolate shop. The whole situation is frowned upon by the rest of the community and the movie goes on from there trying to resolve the conflict. I remember my mom purchasing this movie and sitting down with me to watch it one night. The first time he stepped on to the screen I nearly fainted. His tall, dark, and handsome looks mixed with his mysterious personality lured me in and absorbed me completely. From then on every time I saw him on the screen my heart picked up speed a little, and then nearly melted. I felt complete knowing that there was someone out there in the world that was that incredibly and absolutely perfect; I felt empty knowing that realistically I would never have the chance to really know him. Even so, I was hooked. Johnny Depp was my first real crush. I was completely ignorant to all of his flaws. Even the qualities that I found disgusting in other people just seemed to make him even more irresistible. I was no longer repulsed by long hair on men because I was too busy being entranced by his dark flowing locks. My whole world was being turned upside down! To this day I am still infatuated with John Christopher Depp II, born June 9th, 1962-- sorry my obsessiveness leaks through at times subconsciously. Just by having a single conversation with me or taking one look at my room, you would be able to guess my obsession. My room contains three posters, eleven pictures, and one life-size cardboard cut-out of him. He is never far from my mind. Johnny Depp led to the start of this intense strand of passion and obsession in my life, and I believe this neurotic quality will battle within me until the day of our wedding. One can always dream.

3 comments:

Patricia said...

I think the voice in this is very obvious that it is Robyn. It sounds very conversational. The subject matter is the main clue to who it is. I like this work. Good job!

Caitlin said...

I really love your voice, Robyn. I can just hear you doing one of your rants in this piece to me in homeroom. I've finally figured out what one word describes your voice: honest. Everything you say is what you truly think. I love that about you and your writing. You don't hold anything back, and that is an interesting quality in a writer. I love this piece because of the exhibition of your voice. Great job. :D

Rachel said...

Robyn,

This is hilarious. Your voice not only shines through, but you both show us and tell us your personality in this piece. I feel like, from just reading this, that I know you and could even guess at how you might respond to things. I love the description of your room, the description of how your heart reacts, and the dashed notes that key the reader in even closer to the piece. I also loved the ending. perfect. I always wanted to hear how you and Johnny went back, so I was excited to read this sample. You are secretly a very sophisticated writer, and the way you let it shine through your voice is impressive.
Nice work.

-Rachel