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| Borrowed from Ali Wentworth's Instagram (Stolen is such an ugly word.) |
I want to write like actress/writer Ali Wentworth. She can find the funny side of almost anything. I want to have the ability to have sharp, funny comeback lines that will stop people in their tracks. Make them either laugh or cry. Hopefully the former. (Although, in some instances, the latter would work too.)
I envision Ali Wentworth's glass to have the tiniest of hairline cracks in it. Her glass, I am sure, is full of snappy comebacks and a plethora of witty lines to handle whatever life throws at her.
Me? (Well, have you read my blog?) not so much. My glass is not half, empty, half full, or cracked. My glass has disappeared. My thoughts, words. and emotions spilled out with nowhere to go.
If Ali Wentworth had been blessed/with spastic CP, I have no doubt she would find humor in it. For example, when a new staff member saw her sitting naked in her shower chair, while they observed her being given a shower, Ali would probably say something like, "Shouldn't we go to the movies first? Share a tub of buttered popcorn?"
If a staff member called her the B-word under their breath I bet Ali would interpret it as a compliment instead of a vulgarity. "Why thank you. A bit** is a female dog. I love dogs. I have two. Cooper and Daisy." Yep. That line would stop them dead in their tracks. Leaving the offender speechless. Mouth agape. (The offending staff member has been reprimanded.)
Me? I collapse into a puddle of tears. My ugly cry leaves them secretly laughing at me. (Score one for the staff.)
I have a rich fantasy life. Hey, don't judge. It helps me cope with living here. (It's either that or a daily shot of Fireball. Making up scenarios in my head is more fun.)
I have a rich fantasy life. Hey, don't judge. It helps me cope with living here. (It's either that or a daily shot of Fireball. Making up scenarios in my head is more fun.)
My current fantasy is that I am having lunch with Ali Wentworth. She has been asked to give the commencement address at a local university. I am honored to be lunching with her at Wasabi Sushi Bar. (Was there ever any doubt? California and Philadelphia rolls. Yum!) I silently remind myself to remember to take small bites, to wipe my mouth frequently, and if any of my food needs to be cut up, ask the server, not Ali.
Ali is giving me some pointers on putting a dose of humor into my writing. A serious blog post does not have to be all doom and gloom. I know this. Finding a balance is the key Ali is offering her advice regarding some comeback lines for the times the staff is rude to me as well.
There is so much I want to ask her. A million topics are running through my head.
Best/worst thing about growing up in Washington, D.C.?
When did she first realize she had a gift for making people laugh?
Does she have plans to write another book?
Has she ever considered writing a novel?
Has she ever considered writing a novel?
How long is the writing process for one of her books?
What makes her chocolate chip cookies unique?
I want to learn from Ali Wentworth. I keep it professional. I don't want to sound like some geeky fangirl. I refrain from mentioning her husband. Morning talk show host and political commentator for ABC News, George Stephanopoulos. No matter how intelligent and good-looking I think he is. (Did I just write that? So much for keeping it professional.)
What would Ali do if she had spastic CP?
What would Ali do if she had spastic CP?
What does Ali try to do in her life?
She looks for and finds humor.
For More information on Ali Wentworth, and to add a little humor to your life, check out:
Podcast Go Ask Ali. Available on all popular streaming platforms
Her 2016 TV series, Nightcap, is currently streaming on Hulu
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