1. People are always asking "if you could meet one actor, who would it be?" I have never had a conclusive answer until this past weekend. Edward Norton-- I am completely enamored with his ability to transform himself from movie to movie, by his analytical dedication to stories and truth (Yale undergrad, writer, linguist, etc, etc). I watched "Keeping the Faith" for the millionth time and then listened to his audio commentary about directing and producing the movie. It made me want to write a screenplay and pick his brain apart - sounds bizarre and an odd focus, but if my brain is not pondering Mae or "The Painted Veil," it's bouncing to Mr. Norton.
2. Obviously, I love books more than I love food, and amazingly enough, more than I love bubbled beverages. Not all books possess the power to stay with you as you go about your days. "The Painted Veil" (yes, I know it should be underlined. Don't know how to do it...) is that book right now. It captivated me from the very beginning - a tale of romance and betrayal, disappointed expectations and ascertaining purpose - it is not a story for all readers, but I cannot get Walter and Kitty Fane out of my head. Oh, I did watch the movie too this weekend after I finished the book - yes, Edward Norton did play Dr. Walter Fane. Coincidence - though I was not disappointed in any way to watch two movies starring him within a few days of each other.
3. In all reality, Mae should be the only focus of my writing. She is the reason I put off my homework, the reason I do not care to run after a ringing phone. It's almost impossible to imagine life without her though she's barely four days old. Tonight, I had the chance to hold her for an hour straight with no interuption. I patted her tiny back and kissed her perfect forehead while she slept scrunched on my chest. Wish I could put the day job on hold and just spend my time with her-- that's the current dream.
Well folks, that's it for now. I need to go say goodnight to my niece and then dream adapting my first novel into a movie with Mr. Norton--what a perfect to do list.
5 comments:
Oh Jaclyn, I love listening to what goes on in your brain. :) Mae is so blessed to have such an adoring Aunt to support her in life.
Question on Edward Norton... do you find him to be attractive as well? I find him to be creepy but that's probably because the only movies I've seen him in, he plays a more demented (sp?) character. He is an outstanding actor, though. There aren't too many actors anymore that actually try to become the character.
I think you totally win the best aunt of the year award. And I fully support your love of The Painted Veil. Amazing.
Jaclyn, you look absolutely gorgeous in that picture! I'm sure that you are the cutest little auntie! Love, Emily (B*dke)C.
I'll totally have to read The Painted Veil. And I love babies.
This is Ness!
you are too cute. i almost can't handle it. And no worries, i can't remember what it was like not having Mae here either!
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