What’s a defining moment in your life? I was raised by wonderful parents and had an idyllic childhood. I was in a life-threatening car accident when I was seventeen, and recovery involved extensive physical and emotional therapy. I suffered a number of injuries that required (temporary, thank God) use of a wheelchair and significant memory loss. While this was a painful time, it was the first time I realized that life is finite and I am not invincible. I determined to make the most of each day and actively pursue my goals. It was a difficult time in my life that I didn’t choose and would never want to repeat, but it catapulted me into a purpose-driven adulthood. #thereelwomen #womeninmedia #funnylady #comedian #actor #merylstreep http://ow.ly/i/L10zU