Everything I needed to know in life...

[seanan_mcguire]

...I learned from Marilyn Munster.

There is nothing wrong with being a little bit unusual. * It doesn't matter what other people think about what you love; it's what you think that really matters. * It's okay to be the blonde one sometimes. * Monsters are people, too. * Being black and white doesn't mean you can't be pink inside. * Loyalty counts. * The people who really care about you will continue to care, no matter how much of a freak you are. * Start every day with a smile. * There is magic in the petulant head-tilt. * Always run towards the explosions. * If everyone is screaming, things are probably about to get interesting. * You can hide lots of knives in a ruffled gown. * No one gets to define what's normal for you. * Stereotypes are funny. * Life is good, so enjoy it while you can. * Other people's prejudices are not actually your problem. * Some people only see appearances. It's best to feel sorry for them. * When someone leads an angry mob to your doorstep, it's okay to scold them for carrying lit torches in a residential area. * Be comfortable with your surroundings. * It is perfectly possible to be a horror movie girl while wearing pastels. * White pancake makeup is totally optional. * Blood is actually good for hair; it strengthens the follicles. * Never underestimate the power of big blue eyes. * Or having a seven foot tall uncle who looks like he was raised from the dead. That doesn't hurt either. * Family counts for everything. * Running in high heels is a life skill. * Hydrogen peroxide gets blood out of almost anything but taffeta and white cotton. * A good wardrobe is key. * Be yourself. In the end, that's what actually matters.

What important lessons did you learn from your personal media icons?

Comments

[ryanitenebrae.livejournal.com]

Temprance Brennan has been slowly teaching me that you don't need to have social grace to carve your own niche in the world.

By the way, your CD came, and is wonderful. Thank you!

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Best lesson ever.

Which did you order?

[ryanitenebrae.livejournal.com]

Stars Fall Home. I'm listening to it right now. It's fantastic.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Yay!

I always have to ask, 'cause different people get different CDs, and, well. It all gets very confusing around here.

[vixyish.livejournal.com]

When I was little, I had a book called The Practical Princess by Jay Williams. (Searching for that to verify the title has now given me an urge to buy it so I have it again.) It was definitely a "real princesses save themselves" kind of book, but not with shotguns, which are not my style; this princess saves herself with smarts.

It was a nice little alliterative phrase that stuck with me the rest of my life. You can be pretty and still be smart; you can be smart and still be pretty. Be a practical princess.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

That is awesome.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

I have my Munsters lunchbox on the shelf above my bed. It makes me happy.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

It's not full-sized -- I still need one of those -- but it carries snacks and looks awesome, and I am pleased.

[tattercoats.livejournal.com]

'What would Cordelia do?' I ask myself. (Bujold's character).

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Hee! Okay, that's awesome.

[batyatoon]

HEAR HEAR.

Now I want to write "Everything I need to know in life I learned from the Vorkosigans."

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

You totally should! Whatever teaches you to rock the world is awesome.

[theodosia.livejournal.com]

I've always loved the way the Munsters treated their niece. They clearly loved her with all their hearts and accepted all her differences. I know many families who could benefit by heeding their example.

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

There was a study at one point that named the Addams family the most functional sitcom family on television. Which is both awesome and terrifying.

[princesselwen.livejournal.com]

If I had to do this, lifelong Tolkien geek that I am, it would probably end up being "Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Bilbo Baggins."

[seanan-mcguire.livejournal.com]

Hee.

[princesselwen.livejournal.com]

Actually, here it is:
http://princesselwen.livejournal.com/13673.html