Caryn Johnson, one of america’s most prominent comedians and actresses is most widely known by her stage name, Whoopi Goldberg. I honor miss Goldberg for the reason I honor most people: Respect. I can not ignore everything this woman has accomplished within a few years that some peole will NEVER do. Whoopi is one of the few people who has won an award in all of the four most highly respected genres. She has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony award. Think of your favorite actor and tell me if they have even come close to achieving these awards? Probably not. And that doesn’t mean that they aren’t any good, they’re just no Whoopi. What also make all these wins so special is that she never “sold out”. Now, it aint hard to tell that Whoopi is not your typical actress. She’s not white or light skinned, she not petite, she’s no, um, Halle Berry but shes not just used for humor. Goldberg got her big break doing stand up comedy, but her first lead role (or first movie role period) was her role as Celie Harris in The Color Purple. Film maker Stephen Speilberg saw something special in Whoopi and trusted this comedian enough to take on such a challenging and out of comfort zone role. Since then she’s been in hundreds of films, shows and sitcoms from, Star Trek to Lion King or from Sister Act to her Academy Award winning role in Ghost. I can respect that. I can also respect the fact that she never cut her dreds and how could I not? In a work environment where looks are everything, she never gave in.
Everyday when I get home I watch The View and Whoopi dresses like no other. Again, I must respect that. Now, if you didn’t know her past of being a home wrecker and past love affairs with certain men, you would probably think Goldberg was a lesbian. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but I do love the fact that she is so comfortable in her skin, she doesn’t care what anyone has to say. And obviously, she never has. I have mentioned this before, but of all celebrities there are to encounter, I would probably come to tears if I met her. I’m not really sure why, but I just respect her character. Ever since I was little I’ve always like Whoopi, although it wasn’t until I became an adult, I realized why. Again, respect. With Whoopi being one of two or three comedians on The View, everyone thought Whoopi would be on the show to add some comic relief, but she is now the voice of reason. On a comedic level I would NEVER compare myself to Whoopi, but I’m glad she takes a different position on the show. I don’t tell too many people that I’ve done stand up before because as soon as I do, they want me to say something funny and from there on out, I’m just seen as a funny person. They seem surprise when something intelligent comes out of my mouth because of course you can’t be funny and smart. That’s just crazy!
No matter you opinion about Ms. Goldberg, you now know you cant help but to respect her and what she stands for. And if you dare judge her, well, you didn’t really read this blog now did you?
Everyday when I get home I watch The View and Whoopi dresses like no other. Again, I must respect that. Now, if you didn’t know her past of being a home wrecker and past love affairs with certain men, you would probably think Goldberg was a lesbian. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but I do love the fact that she is so comfortable in her skin, she doesn’t care what anyone has to say. And obviously, she never has. I have mentioned this before, but of all celebrities there are to encounter, I would probably come to tears if I met her. I’m not really sure why, but I just respect her character. Ever since I was little I’ve always like Whoopi, although it wasn’t until I became an adult, I realized why. Again, respect. With Whoopi being one of two or three comedians on The View, everyone thought Whoopi would be on the show to add some comic relief, but she is now the voice of reason. On a comedic level I would NEVER compare myself to Whoopi, but I’m glad she takes a different position on the show. I don’t tell too many people that I’ve done stand up before because as soon as I do, they want me to say something funny and from there on out, I’m just seen as a funny person. They seem surprise when something intelligent comes out of my mouth because of course you can’t be funny and smart. That’s just crazy!
No matter you opinion about Ms. Goldberg, you now know you cant help but to respect her and what she stands for. And if you dare judge her, well, you didn’t really read this blog now did you?
"Only two can give you life: The Judge and God. But only one can judge me and that's my God, so Imma live my life like fuck what you thought" Big Sean
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