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June 05, 2008 1:08 PM- this American love


via kottke

Dear Ira,

I love you. I think I am going to play this clip of you every single morning for the next seven days. I believe it will change my life.

Please note that I just said that to you in a natural, the-way-people-talk, kind of way. I did not overemphasize with "underlining" as an inexperienced radio reporter might do.

Again, I LOVE you.*

Bisous, bp

*That? That was me, underlining-- sigh-- I've got a ways to go, n'est-ce pas?)



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jen gray says:
oh yes! so good! yup. he gets it. xo jen
posted on: June 05

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catherine says:
exactly. brillantly said.
posted on: June 05

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hele says:
His advice could not come at a better time. I'm writing my first set of exams and I suck at it. Its a bit late but if you are still searching for a cookbook I recently discovered this: Full Moon Feast by Jessica Prentice.
posted on: June 06

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bp says:
not too late at all-- cooking is my summer thing-- thanks, hele!!
posted on: June 06

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Amber says:
I feel as though his advice is something that we all know deep down inside, but our inner critics and self-doubts mask that belief in ourselves. To have someone who is an established creator say it? Well that makes me feel better. I love Ira, thanks BP :)
posted on: June 06

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Tracey says:
Splendidly put! Comparing my creative writing from ~ten years ago to now is like a totally different species altogether and the ONLY way that has occured was due to diligence. Plus a heap of Patience and Perseverance. AND of course, truly, madly enjoying the process. My thirsty soul can't read enough encouraging words, though. Thanks, BP!
posted on: June 06

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melba says:
This was the best thing you could have ever shared. What wisdom. Thank you.
posted on: June 06

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nichole says:
oh so true..and even applicable to something like fitness/yoga instruction that I do. Just in the last couple of years I've really hit my stride..I've become the realized instructor I always wanted to be...but oh god! If I could have recorded myself via audio or tape back then and compared? wow. Better yet? Record NOW and compare in another few years :) Hmm..should get on that ASAP.
posted on: June 06

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leah says:
o my. that was too perfect. thank you so much for sharing that.
posted on: June 06

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alexis says:
inspiring!
posted on: June 06

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bella says:
Oh.. snap. Everything I needed to hear, he just told me. Thank you so much BP for sharing. xo
posted on: June 07

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Swirly says:
SPOT. ON.
posted on: June 08

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