Dear Lizzie,

Oh, my dear friend. What a joy it has been to know you. To be you. I have learned so much from you, Lizzie Bennet - so much about myself and my own judgments, about accepting change and taking risks, about pursuing dreams even when you’re scared and learning from failure. I have never had the experience of spending this much time with one character and growing with her, and doing so has taught me a great deal about myself as an actor. You have been my muse, my inspiration, my challenger, my friend, my mirror, myself. You have highlighted for me, both through your journey and through my journey in playing you, what matters most to me. You have touched my life in so many ways I never expected. I will always be grateful to have known you. To have been you. I will miss you so much, but I will always look back on our time together with immense joy. And I will always love you, my dear Lizzie.

You are more than decent enough. I’ll be seeing you.

Love,

Ashley