

Talking Shit with Andrea Gibson: A Difficult Life is Not Less Worth Living Than a Gentle One
Aug 18, 2023
Andrea Gibson, a spoken word poet and gay-famous wisdom holder, discusses living and dying, gratitude, cancel culture's impact on creatives, and their belief in aliens. They share their experience with cancer, the power of poetry, the unsustainability of sustained outrage, and the importance of prioritizing relationships over rigid rules. A beautiful interview not to be missed!
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Power of Poetry and Spoken Word
03:09 • 22min
The Unsustainability of Sustained Outrage
25:04 • 3min
Exploring the Impacts of Bitterness and Self-Protection
27:56 • 4min
Gratitude and the Power of the Present Moment
31:42 • 11min
Saving the Girl before Saving the World
42:59 • 24min
Cancel Culture and its Impact on Creatives
01:07:02 • 11min
Belief in Aliens and Personal Experiences
01:18:05 • 7min