Tina Fey's Liz Lemon from NBC's 30 Rock will go down in history as one of T.V.'s most hilarious characters. Throughout her crazy day of unsuccessful attempts at romance, heading the world's laziest writers room, and trying to pacify the entertainment industry's two most spoiled actors, she still always finds time for a witty, self-deprecating remark. But even though she's portrayed as a mess who's trying to get her life together, here are 10 reasons why I aspire to be like Liz Lemon:
1. She's not afraid to give herself credit when she deserves it.
Liz Lemon is not what some might call "gracious" or "modest". But sometimes in life, you just need to be reminded that it's okay to know that you're awesome. So take a note from Lemon, and high five those angels.
2. She knows what she wants.
Whether it's her mac and cheese or a date with astronaut Mike Dexter, Liz Lemon knows what she wants. If only we all had that kind of insight.
3. She's okay with not being cool...
Liz know's she not a cool hipster, and embraces it head on.
4. Even if that means she's a nerd.
Nerd or not, if it means I can be like Liz Lemon, then count me in.
5. She's an absolute boss.
Liz might struggle sometimes trying to juggle the most incompetent workers in the world, but at the end of the day she knows how to get stuff done.
6. She has great ideas.
With sketches like "Gaybraham Lincoln" and "Fart Doctor", how has Liz Lemon not won a Pulitzer yet?
7. She gives great advice.
Though she's better at dishing it out than taking it.
8. She knows how to spend a good night in.
Honestly, night cheese has become my ideal for how I want to spend my nights.
9. But she also knows how to have fun.
Night cheese is great and all, but everyone needs to leave their house occasionally.
10. She's not perfect.
Liz Lemon is a flawed person, maybe even more so than your typical comedy heroine. But that just means that she's constantly working on herself and towards her goals, something I strive to do. Because just like Lemon, we all deserve to have it all.
