Tonight's meal, however, was in no way glamorous. It was a family dinner, at home in pajamas. Basically, it was the exact opposite of what Hollywood is currently in the middle of. Chinese food it was, with a steamed whole fish, stir-fry, and miso soup. Simple, yet comforting. The fish was tender and soft, not underdone, not overdone. As Goldilocks would put it, it was just right. The stir-fry was bright with crunchy, pungent celery at every bite. Miso soup, the plain Japanese tradition, was savory and warming on the cold night. As we ate, a most interesting topic came up.
In yesterday's issue of The New York Times' magazine, there was an article on some of the lesser-known actors who have to work so hard in order to gain their fame. If you think about it, it's not an easy business. There seem to be so many movie stars out there, but they only make up a small fraction of the real acting population. There are the little guys who we usually don't pay attention to. It's a tough world out there, and competition is rough. After all, at the end of the day, the Oscar only goes out to one person. I suppose I sound quite cynical by saying such a thing, but in my defense, once you think about it, it's true. The big stars get paid the big bucks, and the little guys just sit around, waiting for their turn.
Let's end on a happy note. Enjoy the Oscars! Root for your favorite actors (Go Jennifer Lawrence!) and cheer when they win! Tweet about the best dressed, the worst dressed, and everything in between! So the night ends now, with me writing another blog post. Until next time, this is Rachel Ma, and, in the words of Alton Brown, I bid you good eating.
Song I'm humming tonight: Say Something by A Great Big World feat. Christina Aguilera
Sounds like a great dinner! Did your mom or dad make it, or did you have take-away? I don't think you sound cynical at all. It is a hard business! I suppose anyone who tries to become an actor knows that at the start.
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