My Big Break

And now for the newest addition to my past...a letter I wrote to Rosie O'Donnell.  And never sent.

October 18, 1998

Dear Rosie,

This is a tape I made at a small recording studio in Houston.  I live there, but I go to a boarding school in North Carolina.  Don't worry, I chose to come.  I wasn't a bad girl or anything like that.  I love your show and I've been wanting to be on it for a long time.  However, I've noticed that your show never seems to have kid talent with teenagers.  It generally only has little kids.  You see, it's my dream in life to become a Broadway star.  If I can't be that, then I really want to be a singer or do something with my music.  I've been singing for awhile.  I've also looked around for famous record labels to send a demo tape.  I just think that I need a big break somehow.  I love what you have done for the theatre in New York.  I think it's wonderful.  On this tape, I have recorded "The Fool" and "Part of Your World."  They are each on their own side  If you would, please listen to both of them and take them into consideration.  Thank you so much for your time.  I hope to hear from your show soon.

Helenita

This letter needs no explanation, but for those who don't know me, I'm gonna give one anyway.

  

I loved the Rosie O'Donnell show.  Just ask my mom, who unfortunately was forced to watch it every afternoon.  I watched her show back when she hadn't come out yet and instead declared her love for Tom Cruise at every available opportunity.

To be clear, I still love singing and, let's be honest, who wouldn't want to be a famous musician?  I admit my life would be easier if I had a bunch of money at my disposal and paparazzi snapping pictures of me doing something like picking my nose or my wedgie or forgetting to wear underwear...wait, what?  

I sing every chance I get...in the shower, in my car, in my room, at my sister's wedding, karaoke, etc.  I also sing in my office, much to the dismay of my co-workers.  So I guess all I'm trying to say is that although I don't have a career in music, I don't feel like I missed out on my dream.   I'm a celebrity in my own head.  Plus, I have my sisters and friends to capture those awkward moments on film anyway.