I assume all of my fellow art girls and others alike are equally saddened by the untimely passing of Nora Ephron. Anyone who could bring us Silkwood, Heartburn, When Harry Met Sally, I Feel Bad about my Neck and so many other fantastic films, essays and plays is a voice that will be missed among women and men of all ages. Hearing and reading all of the loving tributes in newspapers, blogs and on NPR make me miss her all the more. What stories were left untold? How many laughs were waiting to be laughed. As Nora’s life was chronicled again and again, I couldn’t help but marvel at the amazing journey this woman had in only 71 short years. From being the first woman writer at The Post to writing, directing and producing her own feature films is quite a triumph. Her life wasn’t without it’s ups and downs but she always seemed to make lemonade out of those lemons. She did have a big leg up being born to successful parents who were in “the biz” but there are lots of people in the same situation who don’t accomplish half as much. If ever there was a shining example of the importance of having a good education and a sense of humor, I think Nora Ephron is it. Like so many others, I will miss her. I really will have "what she’s having."
