Idina

6/25 Hey everyone! Sorry it's been so long without an update. I've been outrageously busy. Also, due to the vast number of messages I receive, I'm finding it nearly impossible to keep up with replies. But I read every single one, so keep 'em coming! Just to talk about some of the things I get in messages, I'd like to first say a great big THANK YOU!!! to all of you guys! You're absolutely amazing, and you have no idea how happy it makes me to hear about how listening to Wicked helped you through tough times. I love each and every one of you! As for acting advice..I'd say generally, just follow your heart. No one can tell you if acting is "for you." You just know. And it is hard. But if you want to do it, do it. Believe in yourself and have the confidence you need to succeed. Publications such as BackStage offer a lot of advice to help you through it. Finally, I'd just like to thank you all again. It's so amazing to hear what an inspriation my work has been. Thank you all for sticking with me all this time! Keep in touch! xxo--Idina P.S. Taye says "Hi!" :-) 12/28 WOW! These last few months have gone by so fast! I can't believe the film finally came out, and my life has been pretty crazy. It's so nice to finally be able to relax, if even for only a minute or two ;-) I just wanted to apologize to every new Friend Request and message I've gotten in the past month or so. I know it's taken me forever to even read any of the messages, nevermind reply. But I just want you all to know how much each one means to me. I love hearing about how you annoy family members with the Rent soundtrack over and over! And I love hearing about the inspiration you find in me and my work. It means so much to hear that! It makes me truly grateful for all the opportunities I have been blessed with. I just want to make sure that every message DOES get read, and I'm sorry to say that while I do the best I can, the number has gotten a bit overwhelming. I will continue to reply to as many messages as I can, but it may take a while. And finally, I realize there isn't really any way to prove authenticity. I understand there are probably a few Idina Menzel MySpaces out there. And I get a lot of messages asking my middle name, etc. But I've decided not to try and prove my authenticity, because I think that makes it seem more fake. If you don't want to believe it, that's fine with me. But if you do, then please, feel free to keep sending messages. And I promise I'll try to stay more on top of the replies. Much love to you all, and happy holidays! Idina I'd just like to let you all know I have received a solo recording contract with Warner Brothers Records, so you can be expecting another album sometime soon ;-) I just wanted to let you all know, I've been super busy, so I'm sorry that I haven't been able to reply to all your messages. I do read them though! And I LOVE hearing from you, so feel free to keep sending messages, I'll try to reply to them as soon as I can! Just to let everyone know, the Rent film soundtrack is out now, so you should all definately check it out! There are nine different covers for each of the characters, and one with everyone on it! I think it's really amazing, and let me know what you guys think of it! I hope you like it! You can always check out my site for updates! http://www.idinamenzel.com You can also send fan mail to fanmailATidinamenzel.com. Or you can check out the Rent blog here: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/rent/blog ...