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Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

Talk Easy’s 2023 Mixtape

Dec 31, 2023
Journalist and podcast host Sam Sanders discusses the stories of the summer; director and actor Natasha Lyonne shares her experience as a child actor in New York City; Tom Hanks talks about the Stanley Kubrick film that propelled his career; critic Hilton Als reflects on the late Joan Didion; novelist Zadie Smith discusses the politics of writing.
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Quick takeaways

  • Living in the present and indulging in life experiences can teach valuable lessons about beauty and enjoyment.
  • Radical collective action and solidarity are necessary in order to challenge and dismantle systemic power structures.

Deep dives

Discovering Pleasure and Beauty in Italy

During a period of living in Italy, Zadie Smith decided to focus on enjoying life and took a break from writing. She lived in the moment, indulging in food, drinks, and conversations. This experience taught her about beauty and the importance of living in the present.

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