It's over hearing statements like these that make airports so much fun.
I had the pleasure of flying to Los Angeles last Friday for my best friend's bachelorette weekend. I don't know about you, but I'm a people watcher. In fact, I think a lot of artists enjoy observing people. When we write we create people with unique personalities, looks, and mannerisms, so an airport can be a treasure chest of inspiration.
- I've met other writers.
- Given people parts in my writing, although they'll never know it.
- You get to hear different dialects and speech patterns.
- I've had the opportunity to talk to complete strangers and hear their life stories.
- And it never stops astounding me how there really are no two people that look alike (except for twins). I like to observe, specifically, differences in facial structure, coloring, hair, and over all body type.
- What can be better than penning away your masterpiece on an airplane? No phone calls. No internet (although Delta is now offering WIFI on their planes for $9.95 per flight). And the only interruption you'll get is when the stewardess offers you a snack and drink.
Are there any other people-watchers out there?
I love to people watch and write down the weird things they say. I overheard two teenage girls in a Target Starbucks recently talking about a spider that was in the car while they were driving. I wrote down every word:)
ReplyDeleteMe, me! And this is what sketchbook keeping is all about, only it's much easier to get caught if you're drawing. A friend of mine was sketching in a railway station once, practicing crowds, when a very angry woman stormed up shouting, "Who are you working for!"
ReplyDeleteGood observation is an art, and invaluable for writers. A great post, Anita, with a clicktastic title:-)
Totally a people watcher!
ReplyDeleteI love watching people. I'm terrible about listening in on other people's conversations too.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah -- my next Alliterati post is gonna deal w/ observation and airports b/c I just had some good times at one, too :)
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