I'm a person not given to fantasizing about movie stars. That sort of notoriety has its costs, and seems to be a protracted study in unreality.
In my lifetime, there has been one exception to my restraint, and her name is Jessica Lange. Although my personal history shows that I am attracted to brunettes, Ms. Lange shattered all tendencies.
To my eye, she is the most-beautiful woman of my generation. Her serious commitment to doing good works enhances that beauty.
It's so very sad to me to witness what surgeons have done to her face. Not only have the procedures been poorly conceived and executed, but they also undermine the spirit that I fantasized concerning her natural way.
A naturally aging Jessica Lange would be a grand person to behold, I think. More importantly, a woman of her prestige, power, and courage might have set the tone for a sane approach toward aging by beautiful women of all ages, throughout the world.
Alas, Jess, we hardly knew ye.