We’re in the middle of a final tech stumble through and then, at 7:45 we’ll do a final run through (hopefully without stopping) before the first public preview on Monday. Vanessa, my daughter, has to go back to Atlanta tomorrow for her children so she’s coming tonight. I’m nervous. A part of the play’s story has to do with a mother-daughter relationship. I am worried what she’ll think. I worry she won’t like the play. I never know with her. It’ll be fun having her in the dressing room though and we’ll get to spend part of Sunday together…she’s staying with me. She arrives here at the theatre in exactly one hour. Meantime, it’s the ear plugs and the essential nap.
See you next time.
Wayne tarken
Jane – I’m in a different stage. I often want my 18 yr old son and and 16 yr old daughter out of the house rather than drive me crazy. It will be nice when they mature and I mellow and we have more fun together
I admire your ability to keep innovating and growing. Growth has it’s downside, (especially when waking up at 3am wondering why I was so crazy to attempt this) but much more of an upside. It gives us the energy and passion to enjoy and experience. Without it, there would be much less meaning in what we do.
Perhaps that’s one of the more important lessons that you can give to others.
Sweetnote
Always wondered if there would be anything that I might possibly have in common with you…the approval of our children. No matter what we do, who we are, seems the greatest praise we can get are from those we truly love the most…This definitely made me smile. Breakaleg! Sweetnote
Zanna
Just discovered your blog. Wishing you well. You are fascinating. Your book was the most introspective I’ve ever read and I congratulate you on writing that. Have so many comments: no time, no space.
You have been blessed with an excellent brain. Keep telling yourself that and use it. You will remember the spotlights and everything else.
New York audiences are fabulous, will be pulling for you.
Stay well and rested!
Diana Rico
Dear Jane,
What a surprise and a delight to discover your blog! You may recall me as the producer/director/writer of the E! True Hollywood Story on your life (and later you were so kind as to sit for an interview for my Michael Jackson piece). Anyway, I love how you are tracking your artistic process — so fascinating for all of us in creative fields — and, as always, I admire the honesty and vulnerability with which you write. This helps all of us. Welcome to the blogosphere! And best of luck with this fascinating new play! You continue to be an inspiration and role model.
Blessings and peace,
Diana Rico
http://www.wordartist.net
PS Believe it or not I am living in northern NM now (Taos). I un-Velcroed myself from L.A. three years ago. I’m sitting here happily looking out at the fresh snow on the bare cottonwood trees as the ravens make their loop around the sky.
Bruce Wells
Break a leg, Jane, I’m sure that the play will be a wonderful success! Your work and your activism have long been inspirations for me, both as a gay man and as an aspiring writer. You seem to have a great bond with your daughter, so her presence in the theater will, undoubtedly, give you great moral support. I look forward to seeing the play the next time that I’m in New York!
Gary
Hi
I just wanted to wish you a jolly old ‘Break a Leg’ from good old Blighty.
Have fun, you inspirational being, you!
xx
Abbey
I don’t feel my mother ever worried that I wouldn’t “like” anything she did. Perhaps because she has always been so careful and abiding in her moral stature. Like you, I place much emphasis on what my daughter likes or doesn’t like about my life and actions. May be that I have given her too much liberty in such matters. She has often spoken to me in ways that I would never have dreamt to address my own mother. However, having one’s leagacy’s approval far outshines everything. There is no value to be placed on it; it’s a priceless commodity. I pray all was for naught and Vanessa enjoyed the play and now that you have her stamp of approval, you will flow through the performances with great fanfare and enjoyment! Again, break a leg, Jane. I’m standing in bravo for you!
Abbey
Marsha Keeffer, Silicon Valley, CA
Break a leg – am confident you and the entire cast will be smashing! The audience is in for a treat…and so is Vanessa.
Shalove
Break a leg Jane – I am pulling for you all the way. You will be great. I have always been a fan and am delighted that I will be able to read your blog. I loved your books and am looking forward to seeing your play.
Susan Levy
Jane,
I’m sure you did great with Vanessa. Just continue to be yourself, open your heart wide and all will feel it.
See you in a couple weeks.
Susan L and Lucky
We miss you and Tulea