Happily Ever After
The Drew Barrymore Story
America 's AngelOur first meeting with Drew Barrymore took place
when we were still in grade school. Although that was
some eighteen years ago, we remember that day as
clearly as if it were yesterday. We piled into the backseat
of our parents' navy blue Buick Skylark and headed for
the movie theater to see E.T.--The Extra-Terrestrial.
Throughout the ride, all we could think about was the
upcoming movie. We couldn't wait to get in our seats
and see what all the kids in school had been talking
about. At the time, we'd never heard the name "Drew
Barrymore" before. We didn't know who she was, what
she looked like, or where she came from. All we cared
about was that lovable alien who'd made such an impression
on us during TV commercials for E.T.
The two magical hours that we spent in the theater
that Sunday afternoon surpassed our wildest expectations.
As we stumbled out of our seats, trying to choke
back the lumps in our throats and the tears in our eyes,
we knew that for as long as we lived, we would never
forget either E.T ...
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