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“Finding out who I am, and reinventing that, is the biggest reason I’ve chosen acting” – an interview with Jolene Kay

“Finding out who I am, and reinventing that, is the biggest reason I’ve chosen acting” – an interview with Jolene Kay

“Rather than saying ‘I hope I’m successful in five years’ – Which essentially doesn’t mean anything. Everyone hopes that. – I break my dreams down into smaller dreams. That might seem mundane, but this dream minutiae has helped me a

Creative Life Interview September 22, 2015September 22, 2015 actor, Interview Series Read more

Sarah: I don’t think being a good filmmaker, or a good artist, means that you always have to be kind.

Sarah: I don’t think being a good filmmaker, or a good artist, means that you always have to be kind.

Here’s something I’ve always wondered about when it came to creative people using their own lives as inspiration for their work: how the hell do they get away with it? Every time I hear a comedian joke in great detail

Sarah Hager March 23, 2015March 23, 2015 Personal Stories by Creatives, Sarah Hager Read more

Sam: My director, before opening night, actually told me: “Don’t be afraid to be ugly.”

Sam: My director, before opening night, actually told me: “Don’t be afraid to be ugly.”

I would be backstage before curtain putting on a whole mask of makeup: layers of mascara for full lashes, liquid liner for a perfect cat’s eye, and blood red lipstick. I curled my hair, and had a friend pin it

Sam Kamras March 2, 2015March 3, 2015 Personal Stories by Creatives, Sam Kamras Read more

Jeff Todd: I think that I am happy, and I think that I will continue to be happy because… I choose to be.

Jeff Todd: I think that I am happy, and I think that I will continue to be happy because… I choose to be.

I think that I’ve come to understand that my life as an actor – as a fully alive human being – means that I’m going to have a bit of a rollercoaster of a life. Life’s going to be BIG.

Creative Life Interview January 23, 2015February 6, 2015 actor, Interview Series Read more

Theo Devaney: Honesty and ease with who you are reads as self-confidence and is infectious – and you need not be phoney or insensitive when being so.

Theo Devaney: Honesty and ease with who you are reads as self-confidence and is infectious – and you need not be phoney or insensitive when being so.

“You need endurance to be an artist. Anyone can make art over short distances. To be an artist in your own eyes you need a relationship with your work over a long period of time. Try not to bow out

Creative Life Interview August 27, 2014February 6, 2015 actor, Interview Series Read more

Matt: On the Identity of “Artist” and the Force That Drives Him Forward

Matt: On the Identity of “Artist” and the Force That Drives Him Forward

I don’t consider myself an artist. I would have to have created something of genuine value first—something beyond the few shows and stories of which I’ve dabbled. I am also skeptical that “artist” is a title that will ever fit.

Matt Clark June 27, 2014February 7, 2015 Matt Clark, Personal Stories by Creatives Read more

Greg: I don’t put the fate of my success in the hands of anybody but myself

Greg: I don’t put the fate of my success in the hands of anybody but myself

As an artist, I think a project like this can be very beneficial in terms of staying focused and surrounding yourself with the right people. When you’ve chosen a creative path, a lot of times it can feel like you’re

Greg Melanson June 20, 2014February 7, 2015 "Lessons I've Learned in My Life as an Artist", Additional Resources, Greg Melanson Read more
 

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Susan Gibson

Susan Gibson

A Temenos Retreat Leader, Susan hosts retreats where women can connect through their story and their vision for the future. Visit her at her website: meetsusangibson.com

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Sonia Saikaley

Sonia Saikaley

Born and raised in Ottawa, Sonia Saikaley's first book, The Lebanese Dishwasher, co-won the 2012 Ken Klonsky Novella Contest. Her first collection of poetry, Turkish Delight, Montreal Winter, was published in 2012 and a second collection, A Samurai’s Pink House, is forthcoming. Visit her at her website: www.soniasaikaley.com

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