Meryl.

I watched Ms. Streep last night, accepting what must be her umpteenth Golden Globe award.  It occurred to me, and not for the first time, that I would leave Chris for her.  Not even in a lesbian kind of way.  More in the manner of a feeding grapes, waving palm fronds and bowing and scraping kind of way.  It isn't even just because she is the greatest actor, male or female, that has ever lived.  Although, that doesn't hurt - I mean, to be anywhere near the woman who gave the single greatest acting performance EVER in "Sophie's Choice", not to mention "Silkwood", 'The Deer Hunter", "The Hours", "Out of Africa", "The Devil Wears Prada", "Kramer v. Kramer"... OH MY GOD.  I could go on and on, but it is honestly like staring directly into an eclipse of the sun - it blinds the soul to ruminate too long upon her.

Beyond that, though, is that she *seems* to be the coolest woman ever.  Seriously.  Every award show, every interview, every talk show appearance she is interesting, really funny, intelligent, self-assured yet humble, and she has this sense of peace and calm that I truly envy. 

She had the temerity last night to say "In my long career I have played so many extraordinary women that basically I am getting mistaken for one.”  Nay, Ms. Streep...you are an extraordinary woman because you have imbued those you have played with such grace, life and dignity.  You are an inspiration to actors around the world.  You are both beloved and admired.  Thank you for your passion, your art, and your deep love and respect of the craft.

~Jenn

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