2021 ambition
“I have never thought about accepting something like this. I don’t know its significance. Anyway, it has never been the goal I strive for in life. Otherwise, I should have chosen to stay in Cambridge. Now I can have a completely different life. life.”
There is an air of indifference and tranquility in Renly's smile, which seems to have never changed since he was a child. He has always known his dreams and wishes, and has never wavered. He has just rushed all the way to the present. Renly is still the same. That Renly, even though the world has changed, he still sticks to his original self.
As Renly said, if it is for money or status, then he should stay in London. He does not need to face those difficulties and obstacles at all, retain the title of "Hall" and make full use of his abilities - Arthur believes , Renly can also carve out a world in London.
Similarly, if it was for fame and glory, then he should have auditioned for "Thor" in the first place. It was an excellent opportunity to rise to the top in one step. Even if he could not star in "Thor", he could still show himself to top producers through the audition stage With his strength, he can leave an impression in front of major film companies and open up more possibilities for his career. Perhaps he may now be a powerful superhero in the Marvel universe..
But these are not what Renly is after..
An actor is just an actor. Renly's dream has never changed, and the awards that come with it are just additional rewards. For Renly, they are still not worth the weight of the actor's dream. The same is true for the current honors. , perhaps in the eyes of others this is the goal of his entire career; but for Renly, this has never been within the scope of his plans, and he does not even understand the meaning of those medals..
Just like the inherited title of "hereditary noble".
These practical issues are very important, very important. Renly will never deny this: if there is no money, then he will starve to death on the streets; if there is no fame, Sisyphus Films and Don Quixote Channel will not It may be established that these are extremely realistic and cruel problems..
But for Renly, the difference is in the order of importance..
money? Food and clothing are enough. He does not dream that he can live in a mansion or drive a sports car, nor does he dream that he can own an island or buy a company. Working in a pioneer village is enough; fame? It doesn’t need to be too high, so he can find more acting opportunities, even if it is an independent film, it is enough. He never thought that he could have the same broad support as Robert Downey Jr. who.
Everyone has countless choices in life, and each person's choice will lead to a different life. There is no need to envy other people's lives, and there is no need to imitate other people's footsteps. Follow your own heart, choose a path that suits you best, and then be determined Keep going; as for other problems and things, just be content and happy.
refuse to accept honors？
This sounds like a self-proclaimed artist, self-righteous and pretentious, as if he is a lotus flower that emerges from the mud and remains unstained. His posture of "I am sober when the world is drunk" seems aloof, like a sharp thorn. Leave it in the palm of your hand, not too painful but not uncomfortable either.
But Arthur and Edith knew that Renly was not just posturing, but he felt so from the bottom of his heart..
If the medal and the glory it represents are the goals Renly pursues, and he hopes to surpass George and Elizabeth in this way, demonstrate his success and prove his worth, then staying in London or even staying in Cambridge, These are all better ways; even as an actor, London's West End is a better stage, making it easier to get in touch with London's elite and quickly open up the situation.
Renly didn't.
Renly devoted himself wholeheartedly to the world of actors, slowly polishing himself, and did not care about the difference between commercial films and independent works. He just continued to explore more possibilities on the level of acting, just like "Crazy Don Quixote" , walking alone on this dream road.
Medals, this has never been what Renly strives for..
“But..." Arthur hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help but said, "This is an opportunity, an opportunity to surpass his father! You can prove your strength. Even if you don't have a noble title, you can still create achievements that your father can't match in his life, and even surpass his father's title..”
Imagine that if Renly is awarded the Order of Lord Commander, then "Lord Renly" will evolve into "Sir Renly", which also means that Renly can be on an equal footing with George. This is undoubtedly a problem for George and Elizabeth. It was a fatal blow that could easily destroy all their persistence.——
This is also the fundamental reason why Elizabeth sent the blank postcard: they felt the threat of pain, and the crisis that they might be equaled or even overtaken by Renly at any time, so they could no longer continue to hide their lies, otherwise, the beautiful scene they maintained might be at risk at any time. fall apart.
Arthur's words made Renly laugh lightly, "Ha! But that's the problem.”
Edith reacted immediately, "What? It's not the Knight Commander Medal.？”
As an actor, the most likely medal that Renly was awarded was the lowest level of the Order of the British Empire, which is also in line with the royal family's consistent style; but among the five levels of the Order of the British Empire, both Edith and Arthur took it for granted. It is believed that Renly should be awarded the Order of Lord Commander, that is, he can be officially called "Sir", which has basically the same status as a baron. This also means that Renly can be directly on an equal footing with George..
But now it seems, isn’t it?？
Not only Edith, but also Arthur showed a look of extreme surprise, even more shocked than the invitation letter..
Renly nodded in affirmation, "Commander's Medal.".”
The third-level Commander of the Order of the British Empire, which is one level higher than the Officers' Medal awarded by David Beckham, Andy Murray and others, and also higher than the Officers' Medal awarded to Adele. Two levels up, which is indeed very rare for Renly, who is only twenty-five years old..
But... Renly is so much more than that.？
Whether it is box office or awards, whether it is artistic contribution or commercial performance, Renly has delivered a perfect answer. It is no exaggeration to say that he is now the number one person in Hollywood, and can even be said to be the number one person in the world. In the UK The local influence is also unmatched..
More importantly, the "Heather Cross Foundation" founded and operated by Renly is also increasing its global influence step by step, starting from the original "Ice Bucket Challenge" to the later "Dreaming Back to the Kerosene Lamp" "Pub" concerts to fundraisers for foundations, Renly is also amazing in philanthropy..
Just look at the fund-raising process of Hall Venture Capital and you will know that Renly’s influence alone is limited; but Renly’s fame and reputation have laid an unparalleled foundation, which also makes “Renly- Hall's name itself has become the most attractive sign - this was the intention when Andre suggested using Renly's surname as the venture capital's name..
In other words, judging from Renly's contribution and performance, the Knight Commander Medal is the most appropriate award.！
As for age？
It seems too early to be called "Sir" at the age of twenty-five. Adele, who is also twenty-five, was only a member of the Order in 2013. Renly has now been promoted to two levels. , this is an unprecedented progress, and there has never been such a precedent in the royal family. But from another perspective, it is precisely because Renly is young that he has created such great achievements at such a young age, which cannot be replicated in the entire long history. This further proves that Renly is valuable. Shouldn't he be awarded a higher honor?？
Now, Renly has been awarded the Commander's Medal. It doesn't feel like a commendation, but more like...consolation..
“What does this mean? "Edie rolled her eyes mercilessly and sat down heavily, "I was so excited for nothing. I told you earlier. It doesn't matter if you don't want the Commander's Medal. What's going on with the royal family? Comforting? Expressing consolation for being kicked out of your home? Why does it feel like a charity to me? Jesus Christ this is so sad.”
Arthur couldn't help but shook his head, "They are still so conservative..”
Even though Renly has made countless history - the youngest and fastest EGOT winner in history, this honor alone is enough to make him proud of the crowd. This also means that it is only a matter of time before Renly is awarded the title; but the royal family is When choosing a medal, he still stayed in place with his hands tied, not daring to break the situation easily, let alone making history casually..
You can make a horizontal comparison. Young actors such as Eddie Redmayne and Keira Knightley were awarded the Medal of Honor after winning Oscar nominations and making repeated charitable contributions; Kate Winslet, Tom Hardy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Catherine Zeta-Jones and other actors who have introduced British culture to movie fans through their works have been awarded the Commander's Medal.
And Renly？
He was also awarded the Commander's Medal, which is obviously unreasonable and disappointing..
In the rapid progress and changes of the times, their decision-making seems to be unable to keep up, just like George and Elizabeth..
The problem is that the royal family and nobles also know this clearly. It is not that they cannot change, but that they refuse to change. That persistence is their definition of glory and dignity. Tradition means old, but it also means Classic, this is something that will never change.
Arthur thought about it carefully, although he was still a little disappointed - the commander of the medal at only 25 years old was already shocking enough, but he still failed to reach the height of expectations, but the disappointment had gradually After calming down, he also felt that it was better to refuse than to give in. "You are planning to refuse to accept the medal. Is it partly because of the Commander's Medal?"？”
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