Lin-Manuel Miranda is an award-winning playwright and overall amazing human being who I have become obsessed with over the last several months. He is most known for writing the hit Broadway musical, Hamilton. He is witty, kind, and talented; he doesn't let these attributes go to waste - you can see them through his tweets on Twitter, his creativity, and his personality.
As a Twitter user, Lin always keeps it positive, silly, and effective. It's like he knows exactly what the world needs to hear. When he tweets, he tweets from the heart. Because of his genius use of words, he makes you feel as though you are not alone in whatever you are going through. If you crave morning and evening pick-me-ups, make sure to have his post notifications on! He also often tweets about silly things he did in high school, the differences between him and his lawyer wife, and adorable pictures of his sons. Another thing he talks about is the importance of being involved in the world in order to change others' circumstances for the better. He's an advocate, and I admire him greatly.
To get to the point quickly, Lin is a genius. If you listen to his Broadway shows In the Heights and Hamilton, you'll be blown away! Hamilton is my personal favorite. I've been listening to it for almost a year, and I am still far from bored with it. It takes a lot of skill and creativity to write an award-winning and popular show about the life of the guy on the ten dollar bill - the guy whose name many often forget. You'll find funny and brilliant lyrics sprinkled throughout his plays that keep audiences wanting more. I also appreciate the way he casts his shows. He brings diversity and representation to the stage. Doing this makes a statement, but also allows for anyone in his audience to feel like they can relate to the characters.
Lin seems so down to earth. Sometimes celebrities seem untouchable. Seeing interviews and videos of Lin, I feel as though if I met him, he'd treat me like a close friend. It's refreshing to see a celebrity who acts like a "normal" person.
Lin-Manuel Miranda is a real gem. I hope after reading this article, you understand why I admire him so much and why I'm still in love with the Hamilton soundtrack.