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My Inspiration
Graham Lawrence, 29, science author and TV presenter, went to Overton Comprehensive, 1981-89 I haven't seen Mr. Jenkins since I left school but he was my inspiration. I wasn't very good at most school subjects. I suppose I was a bit lazy and now I wish I'd done a bit more work, especially in languages. But when I went into Mr. Jenkins's science class to prepare for my GCSEs, I really became interested in a subject for the first time. Mr. Jenkins was full of enthusiasm and made everything interesting; I wish my French teachers had been the same! He used to demonstrate things with lots practical examples. One day he took us outside and we built a rocket. It was great fun. I wasn't particularly willing and cooperative student at school. I know I shouldn't have been so rebellious, but it was probably because I lacked confidence Mr. Jenkins made me feel that I could do things. I was interested in astronomy, and he asked me to give a lesson to the class. That was really the first time I ever tried to explain science to an audience.
adj. 愿意的，心甘情愿的
