Reported speech is all about repeating what someone said, but going a tense back.  

Direct speech statements.

Antwone fisher is my favorite drama movie. 
I hope children of all ages will love the new book. 
I think I've just swum the length of the Nile river. 
I feel quite tired. 
Reported speech statements.

Arsenio Buck said Antwone Fisher was his favorite drama movie. 
He told us he hoped children of all ages would love the new book.
He said that he thought he had just swum the length of the Nile River.
He told the interviewer that he felt quite tired. 

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