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Bridget Everett Says a Best Friend Can Be Your Greatest Love

2024/11/6
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Anna Martin: 本期节目探讨了在HBO剧集《Somebody Somewhere》中展现的以及现实生活中柏拉图式友谊的重要性,并邀请演员Bridget Everett分享她的观点和经历。 Bridget Everett: 剧集《Somebody Somewhere》难以归类,它真实地反映了生活中的温情与滑稽。她与剧中角色Sam有很多共同点,例如对唱歌的热爱以及对自我价值的挣扎,并从角色身上学习到了很多,例如“没有新人”的理念,以及如何逐渐打开心扉接纳更多人。剧中Sam和Joel的友谊超越了普通的友谊,Joel对Sam的爱和关怀弥补了Sam失去姐姐的伤痛。剧集强调了友谊的重要性,认为“你的那个人”可以是朋友,而不是仅仅局限于浪漫伴侣。剧中Sam帮助Joel的男友Brad写歌的场景体现了Sam对Joel深厚友谊,即使Joel有了伴侣,Sam仍然支持他。她分享了自己处理友谊变化的经历,以及如何克服由此带来的负面情绪,并强调了在友谊中被重视和被提醒的重要性。 Victor Lodato: 散文中,作者Victor Lodato讲述了他与一位年长女性Austin之间超越年龄和性别的深厚友谊,这段友谊如同浪漫爱情般深刻而珍贵,并认为生活中一些最伟大的爱情其实来自友谊。 Anna Martin: 节目中讨论了如何平衡友谊与其他生活中的重要关系,以及如何保持和维系成年后的深厚友谊。Bridget Everett: 她认为用“浪漫”来形容友谊是合适的,因为友谊也能带来强烈的爱和情感连接。

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What genre does Bridget Everett describe 'Somebody Somewhere' as?

She describes it as a slice of life with tender moments, some humor, and real-life situations like a big diarrhea scene in season two.

What is the significance of the friendship between Sam and Joel in 'Somebody Somewhere'?

Their friendship is central to the show, representing a deep, supportive bond that helps Sam rebuild her self-confidence and pursue her love for singing again.

How does Bridget Everett relate to her character Sam's self-doubt?

Bridget shares Sam's love for singing and struggles with self-worth, feeling a connection to her emotions through music that she sometimes can't achieve otherwise.

What lesson from Sam did Bridget Everett apply to her own life?

Bridget has been trying to open herself up to new friendships, inspired by Sam's journey in season three of allowing more people into her life and heart.

What does Bridget Everett think about the idea of using 'romance' to describe a friendship?

She loves the idea, stating that you can fall in love with a friend and that friendships can be just as romantic as romantic relationships, even without the physical aspect.

How does Sam help Joel's boyfriend, Brad, in 'Somebody Somewhere'?

Sam helps Brad write a love song for Joel as a surprise, and when Brad gets emotional and can't sing it, Sam steps in and sings it for him, showing her deep love and support for Joel.

What does Bridget Everett find special about the essay 'When Your Greatest Romance Is a Friendship'?

She finds it moving because it highlights the deep, intimate bond between two people who are not romantically linked, showing that friendships can be just as profound and loving as romantic relationships.

How does Bridget Everett feel about friendships changing when someone enters a romantic relationship?

She acknowledges that it can be hard when friends prioritize their romantic partners, making her feel less important, but she understands that it's part of life and relationships.

What does Bridget Everett believe is key to maintaining close friendships in adulthood?

She believes that being central in a friend's life and feeling valued is crucial, even as other aspects of life, like romantic relationships or work, take priority.

What moment in 'Somebody Somewhere' epitomizes the love between Sam and Joel?

The moment where Sam helps Joel's boyfriend, Brad, sing a love song for Joel, showing her support and love for Joel even as he is in a romantic relationship with someone else.

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The show, Somebody Somewhere, starring Bridget Everett, blends various genres, including romantic comedy, slice-of-life, and musical elements, reflecting the complexities of real-life relationships and experiences. Bridget shares anecdotes about the show's creation and her personal connection to the character Sam.
  • Somebody Somewhere is a blend of genres.
  • Bridget Everett's character, Sam, is inspired by her own life.
  • The show explores themes of self-doubt and growth.

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Stories of romantic love are everywhere, but the actor, singer and comedian Bridget Everett says great friendships deserve our time and attention, too. Not just onscreen, but in reality.

On the HBO Original series “Somebody Somewhere” (now in its third and final season), Everett stars as Sam, a character inspired by the actor’s own life. She tells Anna about how heartbreaking, hilarious and central platonic friendship is in the fictional world of the show, and in Everett’s own relationships.

Everett also reads a Modern Love essay called “When Your Greatest Romance Is a Friendship),” by the novelist Victor Lodato. Lodato was in his 40s when he accidentally found his “person,” and became the platonic life partner of an artist in her 80s who lived across the street.

“Somebody Somewhere” is now streaming on Max.

In April 2024, Lodato published “Honey),” a novel inspired by Austin Brayfield, the friend he wrote about in his essay.

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