Happy Birthday to Sarah Polley

It's Sarah Polley's birthday today. It must be a unique one for her as she is expecting her first child in late February. 

Sarah Polley is an artist, actress, director, and activist I've admired since I saw her as Sara Stanley in Road to Avonlea. I've especially loved the work she's done as an adult, and I enjoy following her career. She's one of the actors and directors I'd most want to work with in the future. She has an upcoming film that she directed called Take This Waltz that I can't wait to see.

The most revealing piece I've read on her is this interview from Toronto Life. However, I dislike it calling her a "shit disturber" and the like when referencing her very serious activism. It is so very important to stand up for what's right; when it's made out to be like people who do so are simply being trouble makers, that ticks me off. However, a lot of interesting revelations about her are in there.

I related to her very much growing up, and I still so enjoy her work. I appreciate all that she gives through her artistry. I hope she had a very happy birthday.