From the vantage point of a film actor, I admire you as a stage actor, because you tell your truth over and over again, show after show. And at some point that truth evolves, and you have the strength and courage and understanding of yourself to put that new truth out there. You’ve built this muscle. I haven’t done it, but I imagine that writing and editing memoir takes the same courage, the same strength. Maybe you can draw on that muscle memory from telling your ever evolving truth on stage. Put it out there, this time on the page, and let it take on its own life, as yours keeps evolving.
I am in awe of you. I believe in you. And I can’t wait to read it one day.
So many relatable insights to ponder. From so many years down the road, I can say love, life, parenting are never resolved, figured out, but I've embraced the elemental lovely chaos of it as the one constant. Your thoughts on memoir hesitancy also resonate. I know resolve to write, keeping in mind that no one cares. It brings an odd freedom to find truth, to tell stories with no further emphasis than that they deserve to exist.
I wish I could have seen you play Ophelia. Are there any recordings from the production(s)? I spent 10 weeks last fall studying Hamlet in a non-degree class at U of Chicago & it was a wonderful experience.
"I’ve also been embarrassed by my fervor—embarrassed to admit how deeply I feel, how much I want."
Maybe we have more in common than I realized, Lindsey:) Thanks for your courage and wisdom, and all the effort and focus it took to share it with us here.
❤️❤️❤️ as a fellow lover of the moment before, thank you for articulating this, Lindsey. You know I can’t wait to read the book at the end of the tunnel.
From the vantage point of a film actor, I admire you as a stage actor, because you tell your truth over and over again, show after show. And at some point that truth evolves, and you have the strength and courage and understanding of yourself to put that new truth out there. You’ve built this muscle. I haven’t done it, but I imagine that writing and editing memoir takes the same courage, the same strength. Maybe you can draw on that muscle memory from telling your ever evolving truth on stage. Put it out there, this time on the page, and let it take on its own life, as yours keeps evolving.
I am in awe of you. I believe in you. And I can’t wait to read it one day.
Much love.
Thank you so much, Jo.
So many relatable insights to ponder. From so many years down the road, I can say love, life, parenting are never resolved, figured out, but I've embraced the elemental lovely chaos of it as the one constant. Your thoughts on memoir hesitancy also resonate. I know resolve to write, keeping in mind that no one cares. It brings an odd freedom to find truth, to tell stories with no further emphasis than that they deserve to exist.
I wish I could have seen you play Ophelia. Are there any recordings from the production(s)? I spent 10 weeks last fall studying Hamlet in a non-degree class at U of Chicago & it was a wonderful experience.
No recordings, sadly. Though I hope to take on Hamlet again someday in a new role. The ephemerality of the theater!
"I’ve also been embarrassed by my fervor—embarrassed to admit how deeply I feel, how much I want."
Maybe we have more in common than I realized, Lindsey:) Thanks for your courage and wisdom, and all the effort and focus it took to share it with us here.
🔥🔥🔥 “Are you dead yet?” Might be another useful quote from that process to drag into the present
Mmmm love to have a crisis that is both existential and literary...
I am so looking forward to reading it when it’s ready 💕
Me too 😅
Beautiful insights. Memoir is so hard! Especially that difference between what one wants to write and what would benefit a reader.
Thank you, Rey!
I feel the struggle, Lindsey! You inspire me with your writing, and your vulnerability. Thank you!
I appreciate this note, Robyn! Thank you.
Youzer, this hits close to home! xo thank you for sharing!
Thanks for reading, sweet Laurie!
This is awesome. So much to think about. Thank you.
What you've shared about your book was definitely part of this revelation. Thank you!
I love we are supporting each other in this way. Your writing encourages me to keep moving forward.
Write on!!
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What revelations! So understandable, so freeing. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Susannah!
Whoa! I see you ready to slash and reclaim this story! So thrilled to read this.
❤️❤️❤️ as a fellow lover of the moment before, thank you for articulating this, Lindsey. You know I can’t wait to read the book at the end of the tunnel.
Love this essay, as always. Beautiful, dreamy and pointed.