Seanan McGuire (seanan_mcguire) wrote,
Seanan McGuire
seanan_mcguire
  • Mood: geeky
  • Music: Michael Jackson, 'Thriller.'

Everything I needed to know in life...

...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?
Tags: geekiness, horror movies, silliness, so the marilyn, too much tv, zombies
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  • 17 comments

ryanitenebrae

October 6 2008, 18:57:20 UTC 8 years ago

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

October 6 2008, 19:37:45 UTC 8 years ago

Best lesson ever.

Which did you order?

ryanitenebrae

October 6 2008, 19:43:07 UTC 8 years ago

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

seanan_mcguire

October 6 2008, 19:44:32 UTC 8 years ago

Yay!

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