I admire the Nobel Prize award in and of itself for shining light on these achievements in many fields of arts and sciences.
My Prize is simply empowering - a time to reflect on some of my icons. Last year it was The NY Times Co. This year's Robert Redford. His interviews for the film released this year- All Is Lost - made me think of him again. I've had my share of celebrity crushes ("leading men") over the years - he was one of them. Besides his great looks - he's demonstrated independence and innovation - both in film and lifestyle. He's bucked the trends toward making yourself look younger. He started the "independent film" movement which has supplied better movies to the world. And he's raised awareness for environmental causes. He has used his celebrity for a greater good.
Entertainment is a large force in the modern world. People spend more time on entertainment - even while working or schooling - than ever before. Robert Redford has tried to elevate movies to a finer art.
I commend him for a life well lived!
