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Your process is as compelling as the work itself. And "LEAN TOWARD WHAT YOU LOVE—not what you mistakenly assume other people will prefer. M-KAY?" is exactly what I needed to read today.

Another terrific newsletter, B. A.!

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Thank you so much Renée.

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As always, an intriguing read. I love that you have busted a few of those prison bars. That alone is worth a big celebratory cake…perhaps with a file baked inside!

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Haha... thanks Kristine

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Despite seeing this work out in your studio regularly, I must say I very much enjoyed this summary. It provides an overview and perspective and seeing all the work together along with your commentary provides great insight into the evolution and movement of your approach and narrative. It's like I watched you start making a jigsaw puzzle, left the room and when I came back I could see what it was going to be. I think there's some good T-shirt marketing ideas bubbling up here..... I Am Small And They Are Large And Drunk. That shit is gold.

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Haha—I'm not sure who that t-shirt would be popular with. Disaffected children with disposal income?

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Can't begin to tell you how much I'm looking forward to your book and show. Absolutely a big fan of what you're doing with this.

And really interesting to read about the unfolding of it all.

Thank you BA!

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Thank you very much, Lesley.

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BA I can't WAIT to see this thing in show. So excited. You are amazing

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You are too kind my friend...

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Having a sense of the process of the project from your vantage point behind the bars only serves to intensify the impact of each element.

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Thanks friend XO

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It's great to hear your process with all the back and forth and you are so honest with your struggles! I'm looking forward to your show Betty Ann!

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Thanks Kathy!

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“singing coaches will tell you that if you can hear the note in your mind, you can sing it. I’m keeping the faith.” Love this!

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Thanks! And it's true! ...that I've been told that by singing coaches more than once 🙂

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Wow, B.A.! Your life story with your Mother is amazing. I would love to see more and read more of your ‘story’. It must feel lethargic, draining even, to re-live and draw out, so to speak, some of your past. Frankly, I relate to just about everything you write and draw about growing up with your Mother. As I experienced similar personalities in my dear Mother. I won’t go into the gory details. God rest her soul (d. 2018). Keep going!

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