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I hope you are doing well!  My name is Emma Taintor, and am 15 years old and a sophomore in high school. I am very excited about this next project. I love music and watching music videos, so I can't wait for the experience of making one myself.

     If I had to pick a favorite movie, it would probably be Top Gun (1986).  This is especially because of the soundtrack. "Danger Zone" is definitely one of my favorite songs, but I'll have to admit I prefer the Hamilton soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda. 

That's probably just because I'm a history nerd. 

    I have a particular interest in the American 1920s and ancient cultures, especially Greek. The first thing that really got me into history was visiting Ireland when I was four and seeing the different castles and history. This also ignited my love of learning about different cultures. Did you know the Russian Bolshoi Theatre was built in only six months in the 1800s? I always have found that impressive!

     This is why I want to be a diplomat (foreign service officer). It is my dream to be able to facilitate peace deals between countries. If I could choose a country to serve in, it would probably be somewhere with poor education because that is something else I'm passionate about helping. 

    Otherwise, Peru might be cool to serve in because of its unique native cultures. My godmother is from Peru, and she gave me a bracelet made by a native weaver as a gift once. It is still one of the best gifts I've ever gotten. 

That's pretty much all about me, but I have a couple other fun facts. I love the color blue. My favorite book is "New York" by Edward Rutherfurd and my favorite soccer team is Liverpool F.C.  I am super excited about this project, and I really like my partner.  I can't wait to get into production again! 

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