| Julie and Julia and Theresa |
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Just snuck out to the movies in the middle of a work day. But, it was kinda like research cause I spend a couple of hours with Julia Child..Oh, and that other Julie. Having read some of the book (but wasn't fascinated enough to finish) I was hoping that there was more Julia and less Julie in the movie, and there was, but I didn't expect to see any Theresa. Somehow this movie became very personal for me. Having been through some of those "development" meetings for both my cookbook and tv I could feel the squirm in Julia's belly when the execs ripped apart her years and years worth of heart and soul's work. Luckily, I, too am married to the uber supportive man who says, Meh! They don't get YOU. Keep going. The funny thing is that, once you have done it, you expect it to be easier the next time. Book 2, TV show 2 are still in development and I rejoice in each step along the way. As long as I get to keep talking about food and people are listening I am happy. Just like Julie's early blogging days. But, it isn't easier. Each and every new idea is like a giving birth to a new child. Just because this one slept on cue and never barfed in the car doesn't mean that one will provide a repeat performance. You are starting new. Each and every bloody time. This pioneer-ism is not for the faint of heart nor for the unsupported. If you are going to forge something new you need a mighty hot oven. A few key people holding up each corner cause the legs are always wobbly. Be sure they believe in you. Be sure their hearts, too are in it. Be sure that they, too, can take the heat. I think that is what that Julie chick learned in the movie. I learned it long ago, sheesh, woman, catch up. |
