Amazing Things Will Happen

Here's a quirky fact about me, I love finales. It doesn't matter if it's the series finale of Mash (in syndication) or Tina Turner's final, final concert. You can say that I have an affection for the art of people watching. I want to know what people will say to an audience of devoted viewers or fans, or people like me, who may be tuning in possibly for the first and well, the last time, just to see how they will wrap it all up.

I remember watching the final episodes of some of my favorite television shows like the Cosby Show, Friends and Will & Grace and feeling like these people took great pride in characterizing these families or friends and in turn, became framilies (plural of "framily") themselves. I found all of those episodes extremely touching and can honestly say, that because of the genuine emotions that they displayed when their shows ended, I continue to support those individuals in the projects that they take on.

I believe that there is something so human and so natural about ending one phase and beginning another. I find comfort in the fact that everything must change. It's a sign that we are moving forward. Perhaps it's my belief that change is necessary for growth or that I really enjoy being present for those transitional moments in time, even when it's on television.

I tuned in to Conan O'Brien last Tonight Show appearance to see what he would say knowing that he would have the attention of all those who've loved him during his many years on television and the attention of people like me, who've never watched him on television before but needed to know more about the person, who for the past two weeks, had been sharing the front page of the NY Times with Obama and Haiti. The following is what he had to say:

"Please do not be cynical, I hate cynical. For the record it is my least favorite quality. It doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get, but if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen. I'm telling you, amazing things will happen!". (Conan O'Brien)

And he was right, an amazing thing did happen. I have joined those who have loved him for years and I am now a fan. Here's to good people. Go Conan! Co-Co, Co-Co, Co-Co...