The reason everything seems so fake is because the working-class has been squeezed out of the music business, journalism, TV and movie production.
Some interesting introspection from Rick Beato.
Why Only Rich Kids Make It In Music Today
Thanks for caring about a character I created when I was 24 and a book I wrote when I was 33. I'm old now, still trying to come up with truthful stories, and glad to know that you've taken Ender Wiggin to heart. @thomas_garrard
*I’m also happy to see how many fellow humans have volunteered to replace Grok in a book discussion.
**And speaking of being old, I first posted this incorrectly. Grok may have to replace me.
The town of Hay-on-Wye in Wales is completely dedicated to books and has 26 bookshops but only 2000 residents. That’s one bookshop per 77 people.
[📹 happyenchantedhome]
See the rise. Feel the pressure.
Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? – from Executive Producer Bill Simmons and director Amy Scott – explores the band’s breakout success and the unrelenting pressure that followed. Premieres December 18 on @hbomax. #CountingCrowsHBO