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The 12 Books of Christmas | An Evening with Marina Diamandis

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Embracing Solitude and Creativity

In this chapter, the speaker reflects on their experiences of writing while navigating personal solitude in Los Angeles, exploring the feelings of loneliness even in social settings. They discuss the differences between poetry and songwriting, and the impact of personal and political themes in their music. Additionally, the chapter delves into the relationship between sadness and creativity, challenging the notion that suffering is a necessary condition for artistic expression.

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