Got away did it precious?

Ok...Im going to be a major geek now and just say it. I am the biggest LOTR fan going and with good reason. I was 11 when I first saw the film and it totally blew my mind. I instantly became obsessed, I went home and read the books straight away. I couldnt believe at such an age that such beautiful poetic words could be turned into such amazing imagery. You could say it sparked something with in me. I was 13 when I decided to be an illustrator, I always thought "Meh, I can draw huh? Might be something to think about". Then I purchased the exstended cut of LOTR. I never expected the extras to have such an impact on me, but when I watched how they made models and created amazing creatures and drew an extraordinary world. I was hooked. I wanted to be them people. And Ive stayed the same ever since. Who could ever think a film could influence a person? Have such a profound impact on someones life decisions? Well I wouldn't of done...But I'm glad it did.