immediate classic. i suspect this is what it was like for people to read the greats in their time. the one thing about everything becoming slop is that something this gorgeously true, elegant, considered hits you in the face like the fist of god
One thing about adulthood that way too many people learn way too late (and have no choice but to learn the hard way): you have to be deliberate/proactive about everything. For the first time in your life, you can't be passive participant in anything.
This concept changed my brain chemistry entirely. Every time I’m anxious I just keep repeating “don’t suffer twice” cuz literally why the fuck would I do that
JACOB COLLIER: and violins, could I get a pizzicato d, then up to g, yeah that's nice. flutes keep those quavers going. And piano, could I have a trill on your lowest b flat
Me: (closing piano lid) no sorry Jacob
JC: a trill on the b flat please piano
Me: no Jacob I won't do it