Happy birthday to my idols.

Michael Jackson

Michael's music saved me in a way. I can't explain it, and this is gonna sound super cheesy, but I became a better person with Michael's guidance, and the message through his songs. For me, Michael has always been a get away from a bad day, and every time I listen to his music, and my friends are talking to me I always tell 'em: "I'm having a Michael Moment." They know what I mean right away. 

It's been four years since his death, and it hasn't changed anything for me. I still listen to his music, I still idolize him, he's still the greatest of all time to me. Michael will always continue to inspire me, and that is for me, the greatest gift a person can give.

Lea Michele

Lea is in my opinion, the greatest singer/actress of my generation. Her ambition is something you don't often see, it's probably the number one thing I admire about her, in the midst of her amazing talent. Her singing is so crystal clear, something you could listen to for hours. It's like angels singing. Then what happened this summer... She lost her fiancée, co-worker and her best friend, Cory. I literally cried all day, and if I reacted that harshly, I can't even imagine how devastated Lea was. Then when she gave that speech at the TCA's... That's probably the bravest thing that's ever been done in Hollywood. The strength it took for her to climb up there and give that beautiful speech. It's my number one favorite acceptance speech ever, even going before Tom Hanks's for Forrest Gump, and that's something. Lea, I hope you have a wonderful year as a 27 year old, and continue to be as amazing as you are. Your career is only in the beginning, and I can't wait to see what you can still do in the business. Have a wonderful birthday Lea! 

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These two are my number one idols in the world, they make me so happy even without knowing it. Thank you both for being so amazing, inspiring, wonderful and one of a kind special.

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Stay Gold,

Emma