An Interview with David Beckham
I was apprehensive at first when I rang the doorbell of the famous footballer’s family home in Madrid. David Beckham is famous for his excellent football playing, in internationally-known teams such as Real Madrid, Manchester United, and of course the England National Team.
I was unsure of how to treat this star, as I had just landed a job as a junior reporter at the South China Morning Post. When David Beckham greeted me by the door, the first things I noticed about his appearance were his cleanly-cut golden hair, his stubbly chin, his casual red T-shirt, and of course his warm and welcoming eyes. He had a muscular build with huge arms and a big tattoo on his right arm. We sat down in his garden, with flower hedges surrounding the area.
I soon relaxed in this comfortable garden. As we chatted, I discovered that David Beckham is not only a famous football player and star; he is also an interesting conversationalist. Although he is often criticized, he appears to be calm and humble, stating that he is not the great person that people think he is. David spoke with a rich, round British accent that can only be said as a unique voice. He has a great passion for football, and is very ambitious in trying to “make soccer big in America”.
When he is free, Beckham is a “family person”, and often referred back to his wife Victoria and his children as the interview progressed. He put a great amount of trust in his wife: she bought an enormous house and organized the moving of the whole family. Unlike some fathers, Beckham is very clear to what his kids are doing, their language level, their hobbies, and of course their possible careers in the future. Speaking of his family, I realized that the tattoo on Beckham’s right arm was about his family!
I felt sad when it was time to leave the Beckham family home, as I had found our interview interesting and humorous. David Beckham is extraordinary; no-one else could have juggled football and family so well.
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