Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud Fashion Neurosis with Nick Cave
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Jan 15, 2025 Nick Cave, the renowned Australian musician and lead singer of The Bad Seeds, joins Bella Freud for an engaging discussion. They dive into the tension between chaos and creativity, with Cave sharing his thoughts on how structure enhances artistic flow. He reflects on the exhilaration of cold water swimming as a tool for emotional wellness. The conversation shifts to personal anecdotes about love, commitment, and the lasting influence of fashion in shaping identity, all wrapped in Cave's unique blend of introspection and humor.
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Itchy Flares
- As a boy, Nick Cave coveted a pair of brown herringbone flares, the first in his town.
- They were itchy, so he wore his sister's tights underneath, leading to an embarrassing incident at a school dance.
Mother's Advice
- Nick Cave's mother gave him valuable advice: "Head high and fuck them all."
- This support gave him a sense of security throughout his life.
Heroin and Discipline
- Heroin addiction requires discipline and creates a ritualistic structure.
- Disorganization or lack of money disrupts this, leading to chaos.