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Feb. 21st, 2003 11:30 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
neverwhereToday I had the best rehearsal I can remember for years.
The morning run-through was very tired and sluggish, and so in the afternoon we were allowed to make silly noises and cheer each other on during the songs, in order to more energy and enthusiasm. And the difference was astounding -- everyone was whooting and whistling and saying things like 'Yeah baby!' backstage, the whole thing was such an utterly wonderful experience. I can't remember the last time I was so happy performing. It's moments like that that make you remember why you wanted to be an actor in the first place. And believe me, I've been having my doubts lately. Big ones. I've been pretty miserable and unsatisfied, and wondering (once again) if this is really the right path for me, but today I think my faith has been restored. Well, for a few more hours anyway. ;-)
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banzai_ryu *big squishy hugs* :D
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Complete change of mood.
I am having a Muriel moment. Does everyone know the brilliant Australian film Muriel's Wedding? I don't think I've ever related to a movie character as much as I do Muriel, and right now I'm definitely feeling like her -- 'fat and useless'. I suppose that comes with being an actor, and feeling like your whole existence is on display for an audience to criticise. And when you know you don't come off as 'perfect', you start feeling useless. Although of course I've always felt that way. I hate having Muriel Moments, I'd much rather be happy, cheerful and carefree all the time. But I suppose there's hope that if I really am like Muriel, I will one day realize that I am a worthy human being, and escape my mental prison of Porpoise Spit forever. *grins* (Maybe I should just move to Sydney and speed the process along...;-)
Bah! I banish these unhelpful thoughts from my mind, be gone foul fiends!
Gosh, that was easy. I wish I could do the same thing to my tummy. *laughs*
I wish I had more exciting things to say, but I'm afraid it's been a rather uninspiring week. Maybe tomorrow I'll rescue some distressed dragons from fire breathing maidens...*giggles*
The morning run-through was very tired and sluggish, and so in the afternoon we were allowed to make silly noises and cheer each other on during the songs, in order to more energy and enthusiasm. And the difference was astounding -- everyone was whooting and whistling and saying things like 'Yeah baby!' backstage, the whole thing was such an utterly wonderful experience. I can't remember the last time I was so happy performing. It's moments like that that make you remember why you wanted to be an actor in the first place. And believe me, I've been having my doubts lately. Big ones. I've been pretty miserable and unsatisfied, and wondering (once again) if this is really the right path for me, but today I think my faith has been restored. Well, for a few more hours anyway. ;-)
Welcome welcome new friend
banzai_ryu *big squishy hugs* :D------------------------------------------------------------------
Complete change of mood.
I am having a Muriel moment. Does everyone know the brilliant Australian film Muriel's Wedding? I don't think I've ever related to a movie character as much as I do Muriel, and right now I'm definitely feeling like her -- 'fat and useless'. I suppose that comes with being an actor, and feeling like your whole existence is on display for an audience to criticise. And when you know you don't come off as 'perfect', you start feeling useless. Although of course I've always felt that way. I hate having Muriel Moments, I'd much rather be happy, cheerful and carefree all the time. But I suppose there's hope that if I really am like Muriel, I will one day realize that I am a worthy human being, and escape my mental prison of Porpoise Spit forever. *grins* (Maybe I should just move to Sydney and speed the process along...;-)
Bah! I banish these unhelpful thoughts from my mind, be gone foul fiends!
Gosh, that was easy. I wish I could do the same thing to my tummy. *laughs*
I wish I had more exciting things to say, but I'm afraid it's been a rather uninspiring week. Maybe tomorrow I'll rescue some distressed dragons from fire breathing maidens...*giggles*
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Date: 2003-02-21 03:43 pm (UTC)Chin up i guess. *hugz*
Rarrarrrr.
"Maybe tomorrow I'll rescue some dragons from distressed maidens..."
Hehehehheeee, i love it !!! =^..^=
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Date: 2003-02-21 03:45 pm (UTC)Yes - Muriel's Wedding>/i> - very good.
:)
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Date: 2003-02-21 03:47 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-02-21 03:50 pm (UTC)*laughs*
Oh Trinny, that was perfect. *smooches all over and squeezes tight*
You're such a clever lil' minx. :)
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Date: 2003-02-21 04:02 pm (UTC)Well, if that's what it takes to elicit a Nevvie hug, Hasta Manana, cos then, Honey, Honey, I will tell my Mama Mia that Knowing Me, Knowing You, Nevvie: Thank You for the Music.
You will make it, love. You are the brightest star in my firmament.
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Date: 2003-02-21 04:07 pm (UTC)It takes absolutely nothing to get a Nevviesmooch -- now that I know you like them, I'll smother you in NevvieLove! :D
But the giftyness is always good too. *grins*
>You are the brightest star in my firmament.
*sighs happily and blushes* :)))
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Date: 2003-02-21 04:25 pm (UTC)and you are not fat and useless!! that is not how anyone sees you but you.. you need to start to see yourself for the whitty, bubbly, intelligent, sophisticated, friendly, amazing, kind-hearted, lovable, sensible woman that you are!! it breaks my heart to see that you feel so low about yourself.. *hugs you tight*
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Date: 2003-02-21 04:42 pm (UTC)Agree word for word :)
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Date: 2003-02-21 05:01 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-02-21 05:30 pm (UTC)*big sloppy hobbity kisses*
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Date: 2003-02-21 05:30 pm (UTC)Sigh.
I love you so incredibly much Kara.
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Date: 2003-02-21 06:23 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-02-21 09:26 pm (UTC)muriel's wedding
Date: 2003-02-21 11:47 pm (UTC)*hugs*
Laputa, Kiki, Spirited Away are coming out on dvd on april 11! laputa is in english and renamed castle in the sky!!!! i'm gonna buy them! *hopefully*
*hugs*
Swishy
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Date: 2003-02-22 04:56 am (UTC)Re: muriel's wedding
Date: 2003-02-22 05:24 am (UTC)I already have Muriel on dvd, but thank you anyway dear. *smooch*
You're back online! Hurrah! Are you going to behave and not lose your internet priviledges this time? :-P
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Date: 2003-02-22 05:25 am (UTC)*laughs*
But they're 'madder than cut snakes' in Brisbane! (Or so I've been told...;-)
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Date: 2003-02-22 05:25 am (UTC)Re: muriel's wedding
Date: 2003-02-22 05:28 am (UTC)Awwww. So this is a rare treat? Doh. *squeeeeeeezes tight to make up for lost time* :D
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Date: 2003-02-22 05:28 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-02-22 05:29 am (UTC)Sniff.
That's the most beautiful thing anyone has ever said to me.
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Date: 2003-02-22 05:31 am (UTC)*giggles*
You're so adorable. *tackleglomp*
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Date: 2003-02-22 08:30 am (UTC)Everyone has Muriel moments I think. *hugs* You know we all think you're fab don't you? Well, we do!
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Date: 2003-02-22 10:06 am (UTC)Heee, distressed dragons. =)
Hey, you can answer this question for me probably, oh brilliant one--when was the Spanish Inquisition sketch first performed by Monty Python?
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Date: 2003-02-22 12:32 pm (UTC)Easy peasy -- Series 2, 1970. Go me!
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Date: 2003-02-22 12:33 pm (UTC)>You know we all think you're fab don't you? Well, we do!
Yayyyyy! *beams happily*
I know everyone has Muriel moments. I just wish I didn't get them so damn often. :)
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Date: 2003-02-22 10:51 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-02-24 10:10 am (UTC)(want to use it in a story, wasn't sure if it'd be anachronistic or not)