Most of you know that Todd Solonz’s new movie, Palindromes, casts seven individual actors of different races, genders, and ages as the lead character Aviva, a thirteen year-old girl on a voyage of self discovery. I haven’t seen the film yet, though I’m sure I will be soon, especially after the phenomenal job he did with Welcome to the Dollhouse ten years ago.

However, the concept got me thinking; if you could have any ensemble of actors portray you in a movie about your life, who would you choose? I’ve come up with a preliminary list, but I admit it was very very hard to think outside the gender/race/age box:

• Helen Mirren
• Terrence Howard
• Aamir Khan
• Emma Watson
• Michael Pena
• Devon Aoki
• Whoopi Goldberg
• Peter Gallagher

Do remember, this is not a list of my favorite actors, just an ensemble cast who — in my humble opinion — would be effective in playing me in the movie of my life. Go on and make your own. Then let me know, I’ll link to it.