First off, your blog is both a source of comfort and inspiration to me. I’m a writer. This is me on location as a first-time director. I always produce and write (a feature and now two shorts). I often get asked why I don’t act, or why I’m “just a writer” and this astounds me. As if my being a relatively young female necessitates a desire to be looked at above a degree of creative control. I didn’t have time before shooting to put on makeup or do anything to my hair and it was incredibly liberating in a way that said, “I’m in charge today. I’m here to tell a story and that’s the most important thing to me.”
I think it’s on my face. My sister, who catches me at every significant moment, took this picture.

I’m glad we can be comforting and inspiring for you, Marsha.

It’s unfortunate that physical beauty and creative energy are often placed at a disconnect and are treated quite differently. Your natural look is really very beautiful, but I’m sure your writing is even more astounding. Remember, you are always in charge. Keep telling your stories, and people will continue to find the beauty in them, too.

Your smirk is so endearing and lovely!

— Diana

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