“Get off this, get on with it.”- Remembering Enzo

I’ve been reflecting on it a lot since yesterday.We never know how much time we actually have – but I certainly waste a great deal of it on pointless pursuits such as Facebook and politics. Every post we make, every argument we have, every attitude we project could be our last. What final impression will we leave? What do we need to get off of and get on with before it’s too late?

Vince’s statement reflects on his life and attitude, one dedicated to making people laugh, making people happy, and making the world a better place . . . and it needs to be my new mantra.

At the end of Vince’s bio on Emory Theatre alumni he states, “Take the time now to put your energy into experimenting, pushing yourself beyond what you thought was possible, or even reasonable. You may never have the opportunity again in your adult life to pursue truly experimental modes of expression in the arts – take advantage of the time and freedom you have now . . . you are your own commodity, and your own best sales force. Don’t wait for the phone to ring, with someone asking you to interpret a particular role. Build your network of friends, colleagues, collaborators, and co-conspirators, and create, create create! All creative endeavor consists in asking two questions, alternately, in a never-ending loop: “What if?” and “Why Not?”

Indeed. Thank you Vince.