Anyone use a specific structure for their interview responses?

http://www.iamexpat.nl/read-and-discuss/career/ar…

My school told us to use the STARR method when answering questions, I find it counterproductive to stick to a specific method because it takes away the ingenuity of an answer. If you can't answer the question on the spot, should you be there anyway? I've only done a handful of interviews, mostly minor so I don't know whether to prepare or be spontaneous. Is it worth researching potential questions or is it better to just wing it?

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