The 12 Books of Christmas | An Evening with Marina Diamandis

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Dec 13, 2024

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Sean Fay

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Marina Diamandis

Platinum-certified singer-songwriter Marina Diamandis, known for her unique electro-pop sound, joined writer Sean Fay to discuss her debut poetry collection, "Eat the World." They explore Marina's transition from songwriting to poetry, reflecting on personal expression and emotional depth. The pair delve into themes of solitude, relationships in the music industry, and societal pressures on women, while also touching on the intersection of vulnerability and creativity as a pop artist.

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ANECDOTE

Poetry Inspiration

Marina Diamandis's poetry collection, Eat the World, originated during a psychedelic mushroom trip.
She initially wrote lyrics but realized they were better suited for poems.

INSIGHT

Poetry vs. Songwriting

Poetry offers more freedom than songwriting, allowing for a wider range of subjects.
It lets Marina Diamandis be more literal and explore themes she couldn't in pop songs.

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Fear of Happiness

Diamandis explores the fear of being happy, where sadness becomes a familiar comfort.
She quotes, "We always choose familiar hells over unfamiliar heavens," resonating with the difficulty of change.

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To celebrate 2024, we’re taking a look backwards, and diving into the standout thinkers who have taken to the Intelligence Squared stage in the past 12 months. You might still be on the hunt for that perfect gift for the avid reader in your life, or perhaps you’re after some food for thought over the festive period. Either way, this 12 episode mini series will highlight the books that shaped 2024. We hope you’ll join us in 2025 for more events that intrigue, fascinate and entertain.

Platinum-certified singer-songwriter MARINA, formerly known as Marina and the Diamonds, has been an integral part of the U.K music scene over the last decade. Amassing over 3 billion streams worldwide, her music — which includes hit songs Primadonna and Bubblegum B*tch — has connected with fans for their unique electro-pop sound and powerful lyrics.

On October 22, MARINA came to the Intelligence Squared stage to discuss the themes of her debut poetry collection Eat The World. Her talent for evocative song lyrics has found a new outlet in poetry. MARINA will touch on themes of trauma, youth, and the highs and lows of relationships in these autobiographical poems, which retain the same energy and emotive power of her music.

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