Thursday, July 30, 2009

Listen...

to them.


I didn't know her well at all. In fact, the first time I sat across the table from her, it did occur to me that I'd seen her somewhere before... but I couldn't place her.

Only later that day, I realised that she was the then to be legendary, and now the late, Yasmin Ahmad.

Two things about this woman struck me.

One, she always talked about her parents.

And two, she was always willing to hear ideas and willing people to share their ideas. Nothing was too silly for her. Perhaps Yasmin's advertisements and movies were not only a reflection of her brilliance and ability to seem to have her finger on our pulses, but her brilliance and ability to get the best out of the people around her and produce masterpieces.

A trait that more of us could display. Too many people think they know what’s best for everyone. Or don’t have the patience to listen to a young mind fleshing out ideas.

Have patience, and listen, people!

Sure as hell going to miss those ads on tv...

Rest in peace, dear Yasmin. May Allah bless your soul always.

9 comments:

Arrharatnasari Kachong Ma'arof said...

salam...
yup,seems that world had lost one of the creative director,her works always great!

Idaman said...

Absolutely :-) We're going to feel it this merdeka first....

Saya Yang Ayu said...

Sweet....

Nadya Summer said...

gonna miss all those tear-squeezing ads.. shes one helluva lady. a gem talent she was.

Saya Yang Ayu said...

A new term I picked up today. Heaven envies talent. Sure is true for this fantastic lady.

By the way I'm back in KL. Will make sure we hang out one of these days.. just us girls... hehehe... YOu dah termasuk dalam golongan the girls lah pulak....

Idaman said...

Hey Ayu, welcome back! And thanks for your vote of confidence... I guess :-)

Cik Sweetylemon said...

OMG! Very pemalas kedahak u nih!!!! Mana entry baru???

Idaman said...

Hello...!

Anonymous said...

I think you are a lucky man! But are you lucky in love? Do not break her heart!