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I love to enjoy a quiet evening spent watching a favorite movie. You know the nights...pop a bowl of popcorn, curl up in a warm blanket, turn the lights down, and pull out a pick me up flick. Good times.
We all have our favorites. Sometimes it's Indiana Jones, or maybe Harry Potter.... possibly a romance. On occasion, I may watch Pirates, surprising and unbelievable I know. But when I really want a boost, or an instant smile and inspiration, I pull out a movie with Meryl Streep in it. She is called the greatest living actress and my Thursday Treasure.
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Hollywood inspires us for good or bad with stories, characters, actors and actresses. The exceptional ones leave a lasting impression on the audience and make their mark on history. Meryl Streep is one of those rare individuals who has taken their craft to the highest level possible. Sorry if you are a guy reading this, but ya, it's a chick post.
Meryl Streep was born June 22, 1949 in Summit, New Jersey. (If I look half as good as her at 62, I'll be thrilled.) Her early entertainment aspirations were in Opera. She changed her mind and went to acting school at Yale. Good choice. Her first role was in 1977 in Julia. Since that, she has been nominated for 16 Academy awards and won it twice. Her acting range is extraordinary. From emotional dramas like Sophie's Choice and Kramer vs Kramer, to love stories like Bridges of Madison County, comedies like Julia Julia, and the "I don't like her character" like Devil Wears Prada: it doesn't even feel like you are watching the same actress. I may be wrong, but I think that's what acting is all about.
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My favorite movies she has done are The River Wild and Mamma Mia. I can totally relate to both characters. Gayle the feisty river guide mom and Donna the flower power eclectic hippy mom fit perfectly into my strange world. In fact, Mamma Mia has saved me occasionally over the last 5 months of constant stress and depressing circumstances. I can't watch it or listen to the soundtrack without smiling and feeling good. Thanks to a musical obsessed 5 year old, it happens a lot. Most definitely a treasure from an unexpected source.
More important than the actress, I admire Meryl Streep the person. She has been married since 1978 and has 4 children. Her reputation is as a hardworking perfectionist. She is humble, confident, charitable and approachable. And she doesn't compromise her values for roles or the perfect look. She is what she is, and proud of it. The lesson I take from her and apply to my life is summed up in a simple quote,
"No matter what happens, my work will stand."
That's right. So thanks Meryl for brightening a few dark months for me and if I ever get reincarnated, I'm coming back as her. Later Mates!
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