Yes, #itsyourfault Keala….
An oh so powerful story of owning your genius, of being brave, of stepping up, of inspiring others and yourself.
The story of one woman, one song. Read my words, then watch the video. You WILL laugh, you will cry (lots!), you will jump up and dance!
So, living in the UK, I find so much “deflection” of our genius. People are complimented and say “oh, it was nothing”. As Nick Hussey noted (I agree!)
A compliment is a gift. Generalising hugely, Americans are good at accepting these gifts, and returning them. ?? ??
Britons panic around flattery, and bat it away. Which, though not intended, is rather rude. Ironic, given our terror of the social faux pas. ???
— Nick Hussey (@aslongasicycle) February 17, 2018
What do I mean #itsyourfault?
Well, (plot spoiler alert!) the Oscar for best song this year will go to “This is Me”. Ok, so I’m predicting the future, but it is the surest thing in the history of surest things!
The success of this song is down to the woman who sings it, the amazing Keala Settle.
The thing is, in every interview, she starts out by saying “its your fault, Hugh Jackman”, giving the lead in the movie the credit for supporting her.
In response, Hugh has held the mirror up to her consistently, acknowledging her brilliance, and on Twitter he does it with the hashtag #itsyourfault.
Watch the video of the first time he heard the song at the workshop that gave the movie the “green light”. Watch Keala hide her brilliance, then let it shine. Watch the moment where she holds Hugh’s hands and he gives up fighting back the tears of joy.
#itsyourfault @Kealasettle, #thisisme #andtheoscargoesto