There’s a romcom based on a time in your life. You pick the era. And who plays you in the movie.
Maybe it’s now. You’re 45, divorced and newly dating again, this time around though, you’re dating women.
Maybe it’s right before you met your current partner and got married.
Maybe it’s the time you worked at a high end restaurant in NYC and dated one of the chefs.
Maybe it’s a social media “friend” who turned romantic when you finally met in person.
For me, it would be (quickly checks LinkedIn bio) 1998 when I’m working at one of my first jobs, a super fun racing and driving school. I had a serious crush on one of the racing instructors who was trying to go pro. And…what happens? Do I get the guy? Do I become a driver in the process?
But most important question: who would play me in the movie?
I gotta go with Julia Roberts. She’s a few years older and that’s not the only difference but I’ve been a huge fan (Erin Brockovitch!) forever. Plus Julia Roberts is romcom gold. Notting Hill! Mystic Pizza! Ticket to Paradise!
What about you? Who would play you in a romcom of a time in your life? No wrong answers as always.
I don't know the answer ... but it's a very fun question! As someone who is visibly disabled I always figured I'd have to play myself ;) We need more talented actors with limb differences, and more juicy, interesting roles written for them to play.
Wishing you and yours a happy Berlin-based Thanksgiving!
Haha, I was in the mood for a light question! I love your answer that you would play yourself in a movie, but I don’t love the entire reason why. I’m a terrible pop culture follower but I don’t know any actors with a limb difference! Probably there are some? Yes to more actors and better roles for them. Thanks Allison. 💖
I don't know the answer ... but it's a very fun question! As someone who is visibly disabled I always figured I'd have to play myself ;) We need more talented actors with limb differences, and more juicy, interesting roles written for them to play.
Wishing you and yours a happy Berlin-based Thanksgiving!
Haha, I was in the mood for a light question! I love your answer that you would play yourself in a movie, but I don’t love the entire reason why. I’m a terrible pop culture follower but I don’t know any actors with a limb difference! Probably there are some? Yes to more actors and better roles for them. Thanks Allison. 💖