La De Da
Halloween, a perfect day to honor Diane Keaton and her unforgettable character, Annie Hall. 🎃
Just the excuse I needed to pay tribute to one of my all-time favorite actresses, Diane Keaton, and one of my role models in my twenties, Annie Hall.
I loved Annie Hall. I loved everything about her. She was quirky and beautiful, awkward and confident, funny and vulnerable all at once.
In my twenties, running around New York City, I had plenty of “What would Annie do?” moments. When you’re young and insecure in a big city, she reminds you that independence was its own kind of power. And in the end, she didn’t need Alvy (Woody Allen) to take care of her.
Diane Keaton chose the baggy pants, the men’s oxford shirt, and that unforgettable bolero. Thank you, Diane. Who knew that fifty years later, and we’d all be living in sweatpants?
I miss Diane Keaton’s quirky, mix of humor, honesty, and chaos that made her characters so alive. For one night, wearing that hat and vest by the East River, I felt like I was channeling her energy.
One of my favorite parts when Alvy and Annie meet.
Alvy Singer: You - you play very well.
Annie Hall: Oh, yeah? So do you! Oh, God, whatta - whatta dumb thing to say, right? I mean, you say it, “You play well,” and then right away I have to say “you play well”. Oh, oh, God, Annie. Well, oh well, la-de-da, la-de-da, la-la. Yeah.
Fun fact: the tennis courts where Annie Hall and Alvy Singer first met were at the Wall Street Racquet Club, once located on Piers 13 and 14 along the East River.