Musical Performance | Rita Wilson | TEDxNashvilleWomen

[elizabethcameron]

Thank you, Rita. I so need these tears right now. Your voice gave me permission to let something go. I am a songwriter and, at 62, I still have a lot to express. Gotta take that leap. Gotta jump in. Thank you!

[MZfrmOZ]

Rita, thank you!! Your song is so so beautiful!!! It’s exactly what I have always wanted too. I just sent it to my son. I just turned 70 and so far have been pretty healthy, but when I go, I want you to know that you will be singing for us when my son “Throw(s) Me A Party”!
I think you & Tom are both so awesome! He has always been my favorite actor, and what you have done has made me proud to be a woman! Much ❤ to you both!!

[dicedrice]

Recently I lost my husband to cancer. Today would have been his birthday.

Your song is very inspiring and comforting to me. ❤️

[hezebelbeing]

Wow. I had no idea and I am so very impressed with this talk and her talent. I turned 53 this past Jan and studied acting in L.A. went to school with the likes of Paul Rudd etc...I've known Rita by reputation, she is just a lovely woman. I moved back to Vancouver for a family tragedy in my mid twenties just as I was getting to know some pretty great Agents and on my way - yep stopped and went back home and never left. I did do some cool things in my time, I too am a song-writer and fronted my own band for years, but basically gave up on my "what do I want" questions long ago. At 36 I had a baby, she changed my life and I just couldn't do the "bar" scene and band life anymore. A wife, a mom and not altogether always happy; ran a home-daycare (not glamorous I tell ya, but fun and HARD too) to be with my girl and then admin jobs with primarily horrible bosses. Why? Why oh why is that? Ugh. Anyway, 20 yrs down the road, still healthy *knock on wood* one day at a time, COVID19 is here and I write this in Vancouver during the State of Emergency and cases rising each day - oh my, anxiety attacks? I'm a trained actor, I don't get anxiety? So, I wanted to know if my beloved favourite actor, Tom Hanks and his wife were doing alright...found myself here. 20 yrs on, sometimes downright sad and just sorta living. I have love, but I have very little "joy" I realized, but tonight, I'm asking myself...WHAT DO I WANT now and be patient and await the answer. I feel as if I may know ;) but I'm gonna go easy with myself and take some baby steps to hopefully find out. I get this little pang in my heart lately as I've been watching Alan Arkin and Michael Douglas in the great Netflix show, The Kominsky Method. A drop in theatre class perhaps? Yes, perhaps. THANKS RITA...YOU GOT THIS and beautiful song (it is on the list for my Celebration of Life one day). I hope folks don't mind me sharing here...weird times and I need to communicate. Bless you one and all. xo

[SowingSeedsWithChristy]

I'm so glad you found what you wanted to do. Thanks for the inspiration. You helped me to realize I've always wanted to dance, and i still do. :)

[riselle]

Beautiful ❤️ so glad I stumbled upon her tedtalk and this song

[suziw]

Thank you for this song! Celebrate life! Dance and sing. One of my favorite things is listening to my mother play piano, which she still does, she is 94 years old. I sing, but mostly listen. Joy!

[hameley]

Rita Wilson multi-talented, beautiful and wise... Wow! I am in awe listening to her sing. I'll be praying for her recovery and for her family overall health.

[lvcampbell]

What a beautiful soul & what a beautiful song!

[SourLemon-nwis]

Thank you! I have tears in my eyes <3

[joannbarthold]

Tom Hanks sure chose well 😁 She’s got a heart of gold 🥰♥️ Great song, great lyrics

[clararomero]

Rita, thank you for the beautiful song .I will be requesting this , When my time comes.I’m healthy but we never know about tomorrow .Blessings to you and your family.
Loved your Ted Talk.🥰

[reneeca]

I just love this...it is so full of joy and hope in life now, and later!😘

[kathleenlow]

I love you Rita Wilson. Thank you for your authenticity.

[MoonlightNothing]

Beautiful, genuine lady. Still the winning cheerleader!

[shantelgalanza]

I shed tears while listening to her song😢 she's lovely..

[suanyangelaoliveira]

You have a touching story. Thank you very much. Blessings to you

[Sarasdad]

OMG, Rita. You are an amazing singer. We so love you...and Tom...

[cathyphegley]

Rita you make my heart sing. Great shoes!

[elsaweber]

Yes! We’ll throw you a party right now Rita. 🥳🎉 Many thanks for you being you. 💝