Try to recall a very early experience that you had of reading, or hearing language that interested or excited or confused or enlightened you.

In the sixth grade, one of our teachers held a book contest, to see who could read the most books, over a certain period of time. I either won the contest, or came in second. Some of the books that I read, I truly loved. Some of the books that I read were truly short in page number. Out of my desire to win a contest, came a love for, and a respect of books. The only book that I can remember reading, from that time is, "The Red Badge of Courage," and though I remember the title of the book, I don't remember what it was about.