People Pleaser with Austin Archer 2: TASTE with Jess Kellner
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Oct 29, 2019 
Actor, writer, and director Jess Kellner joins to unravel the secret of his perpetual coolness. They dive into the struggle of originality versus imitation in personal style and filmmaking. With playful banter in their unique blanket fort setup, they reflect on the impact of music culture and fashion on self-expression. Jess shares insights on confidence in performance, the emotional intricacies of artistic maturity, and the quest for authenticity amid external expectations. It's a humorous yet profound exploration of what it means to be truly cool.
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Late to Trends, Doubting Coolness
- Austin Archer shares his struggle of always being a little late to adopt trends, feeling insecure about catching them early enough.
- He wonders if lacking a "cool gene" is why he merely replicates what others do instead of originating styles.
Taste Mirrors Our Inner Beliefs
- Jess Kellner believes taste reflects personal beliefs and life experiences, not purely original thought.
- What we like is often what resonates with our internal worldview, making taste deeply subjective.
Originality Exists in Reinterpretation
- Even when copying, creative expression is uniquely personal and can't be exactly replicated.
- Every person's rendition is inevitably "tainted" by their individuality, creating uniqueness.
