Hey, what’s up everyone? It’s me, Paul Rudd, and today we’re gonna talk about the book of Ecclesiastes from the Bible. Now, some of you might be thinking, “What the heck does Paul Rudd know about the Bible?” Well, let me tell you, I grew up in a religious household and I’ve read my fair share of the good book. Plus, as an actor, I’ve played some pretty interesting characters that involved religious themes. Like in “The Ten,” I played Jeff Reigert who builds a giant replica of the 10 Commandments. And in “I Love You, Man,” I played Peter Klaven, a guy who’s struggling to find a best man for his wedding.
Anyway, back to Ecclesiastes. This book is all about the search for meaning in life and the pursuit of happiness. It was written by King Solomon, who was known for his wisdom and wealth. He basically spends the whole book questioning everything and trying to find some sort of purpose to his existence. And let me tell you, it’s a pretty bleak outlook. He talks about how everything in life is meaningless and that everything we do is just a chasing after the wind.
But you know what’s interesting? Even though Solomon seems pretty down on everything, he doesn’t completely write off the idea of God. In fact, he talks about how there is a time for everything and that God has set eternity in the hearts of men. Basically, he’s saying that even though life might seem meaningless, there’s still some sort of underlying force that’s guiding everything.
Now, as someone who’s been in the entertainment industry for a while, I can totally relate to this feeling of searching for meaning. Acting can be a pretty fickle business, and there have been times where I’ve questioned whether or not what I’m doing is really making a difference in the world. But you know what? I still love it. I love the creative process and the challenge of bringing a character to life. And I think that’s what Ecclesiastes is trying to say – even though life might seem meaningless at times, we should still pursue the things that bring us joy.
In the end, Ecclesiastes is a pretty heavy book, but I think there’s some wisdom to be found in it. As Solomon famously writes, “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” But you know what’s not vanity? Watching “Ant-Man and the Wasp.” That movie is awesome.
And on that note, I’ll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from the movie “Anchorman”: “60% of the time, it works every time.”
