Dear Oprah,
Tomorrow is your final show. I've watched you, albeit off and on, for as long as I can remember. Every time I've been unemployed, especially here in the city, I've thought that I should get tickets to see a show. I never did. I used to dream about being a guest on your show, probably to promote a show or movie that I was in.
I would like to thank you, as most of America and the world already has, for giving us coined terms that we use everyday. I'm talking about the "ah-ha moment" especially. I feel as though the older I get, the more I have those moments and relish them.
I really want to tell you that when you discussed waiting to hear about getting the part in The Color Purple and singing "I Surrender All", I can picture you throwing your hands up into the air in complete surrender. Anytime I feel that way, I remember your story and in my head, or sometimes aloud, I start singing it as well. Although my version sounds a little more like the doorbell from WKRP in Cincinnati.
You have also reminded me that EVERY single person has a story. To try to hear someone out, to figure out why they may do the things that they do, not to just look at someone and judge them as they are right now. Not that I am much of one who judges, but it's a good reminder that we are all humans sharing similar journeys and paths along the way.
There were so many times that I wanted to write you for help in figuring out what to do with my life. It seemed that those were the times that you had discussions that I needed to hear at that particular time.
While watching the last two days, tears have formed in my eyes. Not tears of sadness, but of joy in the amount of joy that you have given to others, and not expecting anything in return. When Jada Smith said to you, that maybe you have no children of your own, but that you have mothered millions, please believe that.
I do have a small bone to pick with you. During this economic downfall, you have picked now to stop your shows? What about all of the people that you employ? Are they moving on to OWN with you? Or will they make the unemployment #'s jump in the next month or so?
Thank you Oprah, for all of the tears that I've shed, all of the books that I wanted to but didn't really read, all of the pounds that we have lost and gained together, and all of the insight that you have given to me.
Take some time to enjoy the view... Oh wait, you might not like that show. How about, take some time to do whatever you want to do for yourself.
I hope that your last show is great!
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