I is for Icon

No, not a writerly icon. My personal icon. And since I missed the opportunity with A and H to pay homage to this wonderful woman, I booted my original I post and made room.

I is for Icon.

Ms. Audrey Hepburn, as a matter of fact.



Audrey epitomizes beauty, grace and charm. If you've ever seen one of her movies, you know what I mean. Audrey in Sabrina? Ridiculously charming and adorable. Breakfast at Tiffany's? Priceless. Roman Holiday? Gah! So cute I can't stand it!

But aside from all that, she was a great person. In the later years of her life, she dedicated her time to charity work and became an ambassador for UNICEF. Above all else, this is what makes her so darn admirable.


Just look at that smile in the face of such devastation.

This is why Audrey Hepburn is my Icon. Aside from her beauty and grace, she had heart and compassion. And that's something I aspire to have each and every day.