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Music and Lyrics is a film featuring Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant (Music and Lyrics, 2007). Hugh Grant plays the role of Alex Fletcher, who was a noted pop star in the 1980s and Drew Barrymore plays Sophie Fisher, a bilk literary writer.In the movie, Fletcher was constrained to use the medium of a tune in order to communicate his apologies for saying awful things to Fisher (Music and Lyrics, 2007). In so doing, Fletcher demonstrated his knowledge of interpersonal skills in winning over Fisher.Communication skills refer to a persons ability to in effect articulate a precise message through written, verbal, or pictural means (Floren, 1998). These skills include the ability to present an idea clearly, resolve conflicts skillfully, and engage technologies as means to put a message through (Floren, 1998).In the scene in the movie Music and Lyrics where Flectcher sang a costly song of apology to Fisher, the former was able to exhibit all the abovementioned conference skills. He h ad a specific message in mind he meant to apologize to Fisher for saying awful things. He also intend to, and succeeded in, expressing his true feelings for Fisher (Music and Lyrics, 2007).Fletcher was successful in presenting his idea clearly (Floren, 1998). He used carefully chosen lyrics that could put his message through, even exploitation rhyme and music for artistry. In such a short design consisting of less than five minutes, Fletcher was able to mention Fishers specific endearing habits. He was also able to sing about the modal value that Fisher was able to make him feel better.Finally, Fletchers song served a major purpose of communication, which is conflict resolution (Floren, 1998). The song was so downright that there could have been no other ending for the story moreover to have Fisher accept Fletchers apology.ReferencesMusic and Lyrics. (2007). Warner Brothers. Retrieved February 22, 2007Floren, G. L. (1998). Marketable Skills and Attitudes. Retrieved February 23, 2007