a minute of inspiration from Jeff Bridges life is a journey not a destination it's about embracing the ups and downs the triumphs and the setbacks just like my character the dude I've learned to roll with the punches and Find humor in the chaos remember it's not about being perfect it's about being authentic stay true to yourself surround yourself with love and always find time to laugh as my dad used to say life is a gift it's up to you to unwrap Jeff Bridges was born on December 4th 1949 in Los Angeles California from a young age I was drawn to the power of Storytelling growing up in a family of actors I was surrounded by a world of imagination and creativity the stage became my playground a place where I could be anyone do anything and experience life on a grand scale my first major film role was in the iconic 1971 film The Last Picture Show