This episode is based on an internet slang mantra which translates to "Delusion is the Solution." Find out why healthy artists rely heavily on healthy self-delusion to self-motivate. Like Comedian, Nina Oyama, says, one must create a "self deception turducken" to persevere in a creative pursuit.
I also threw in Lady Gaga, David Shrigley and even Salvador Dali who all had excellent quotes.
Signed,
Amy
Your Quote-&-Internet-Meme Magpie
Reading/Watch Links:
Dali's appearance on "What's Your Line:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXT2E9Ccc8A&t=304s
Grace Dow "The Artist and the Ego:" https://eruanna317.medium.com/the-artist-and-the-ego-e7ccdbc8e3c5
Nina Oyama "Confessions of a Delusional Artist:" https://www.killyourdarlings.com.au/article/confessions-of-a-delusional-artist/
Alexa Rae Smith on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexaraesmith/video/7279446633346010410?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7329325629496772127
Thank you!
All music by Soundstripe
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