Month: February 2024

Like other artists, Mandy Moore experienced emotional health challenges, and may be a highly sensitive person

Actor and musician Mandy Moore has experienced emotional challenges including depression, and has made comments indicating she may be among the 20% of us with the personality trait of high sensitivity. In an article years ago, she commented: “A few months ago I felt really low, really sad. Depressed for no reason. I’m a very … Read moreLike other artists, Mandy Moore experienced emotional health challenges, and may be a highly sensitive person

Music Review: Harm's Way – Ducks Ltd.

Music Reviews (Carpark) Known for their no holds barred freneticism, Ducks Ltd. opts to take things a little slower when Hollowed Out opens their second LP with an ode to ennui. “All we ever do is sleep/Eat, fuck, and sleep,” lead singer and guitarist Tom McGreevy sings with resigned acceptance, maintaining a calm demeanor against … Read moreMusic Review: Harm's Way – Ducks Ltd.

Butcher’s Crossing: A TATANKA Tale

Butcher's Crossing

I wouldn’t call it as Western as much as an quintessentially American cautionary tale, through and through.

Some spoilers ahead, so drive slowly.

Fall Out Boy – Uma Thurman (Official Music Video)

Fall Out Boy – Uma Thurman (Official Music Video)
@umathurman, we don’t care if you sing, or not, but you need to be our lead singer.
Cool?
Thanks in advance.
P.S. We understand you are on the tall side. We’d actually want you to wear platform shoes. Yes, you’d have serious stage presence, by design.
P.P.S. No, we are not Buddhist. Think recovering Catholic. But we would convert for you.
P.P.P.S. Would you be OK with adding a “P” to your first name and wearing a large cat costume? It’s all part of the overall showmanship effort.
P.P.P.P.S. We are not that strong, physically speaking, so could you just not kick our ass 24/7? I mean we could probably own you in Backgammon, but I digress.
P.P.P.P.P.S. When can you start? Do you need a ride? Yes, we have a place to crash.
And a pool.
And a pond.
Pond’s good for you.
Oh, and P.P.P.P.P.P.S We’re Democrats. Does that sweeten the pot?

Terrence Howard: “to discover more truths”

Referring to his role of Brick in the Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” (directed by Debbie Allen), Terrence Howard said: “I always tell directors, ‘The role I want is the role I can’t accomplish, the thing that’s going to make me fail.’ “Every warrior is looking for that fight … Read moreTerrence Howard: “to discover more truths”

Do You Call Yourself an Artist?

What if you don’t get awards for your creative work? What if it isn’t even seen by others? Are you still an artist if you are doing something else for survival? How important is it to identify yourself as an artist – to others, and especially to yourself? Psychologist Robert Maurer has worked with many … Read moreDo You Call Yourself an Artist?

Feminism and femininity and Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson on clothes Janet Jackson, asked about her “seriousness” about her clothes, says in an interview [Hollywood Life magazine, Nov/Dec 2006] – “It just looked that way. It wasn’t about pleasing myself. I was always too rushed and too willing to let someone tell me what to do.” She describes herself as “a chameleon. … Read moreFeminism and femininity and Janet Jackson

Positive Obsessions

“Sometimes creativity is a compulsion, not an ambition.” Actor Edward Norton (in Entertainment Weekly ew.com), commenting on the documentary “The Devil and Daniel Johnston” (2006) – about a manic-depressive singer. The language we use to ourselves and others about having and pursuing creative talents can have a big impact on our attitudes and motivation. For … Read morePositive Obsessions

Conversation with Douglas Eby by Linda Dessau [audio interview]

Linda Dessau interviews me, Douglas Eby, about some topics in her article “Ten Ways to Thrive as a Creative Artist.” From her article : 3. Connect with your MUSE Nurture your relationship with this special inner voice. Listen for its wisdom and carry out its wishes. Daily Practice: Your muse is unique to you, and … Read moreConversation with Douglas Eby by Linda Dessau [audio interview]

Do you feel like a misfit as a creative person?

“I was kind of a misfit little kid and bullied at school.” – Sara Bareilles Not fitting in with others and feeling weird is a common experience for many of us. A number of artists have found creative work is a way to express their unique personalities and talents, and feel accepted. Singer-songwriter, actress and … Read moreDo you feel like a misfit as a creative person?

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