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I was going to skip this, but I thought, "just answer it like a politician." lol
The difference:
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My Minds Eye will take this question:
“She is: an artist in bloom, a total goofball, and a survivor. She is a combination of her father’s fire & drive, her mother’s relentless love & perseverance, her own charm & wit, & Vernon’s (her late brother) gentleness & heartbeat. She’s a change agent in motion – often listening to the echoes of her ancestors and the calling of her peers. She’s a reservoir of creativity, a think tank of her time, and a woman on the verge of greatness. She doesn’t always give 100% and she can admit that because she’s perfectly imperfect. I’m her biggest critic and fan! She’s in the midst of creating magic.
Oh yeah, and she’s still a California Phoenix. -
"We must be the change we want to see." Mahatma Gandhi. Short, sweet, simple..and easy to remember!
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I do not have a ask.fm account. There are too many different sites these days. Choices, choices.
PS. This is an effective way for you to promote ask.fm. I see you and I'm not hating. -
I think Tyler Perry is influential, successful, and sets a great example to black artists. He inspires me and does important work. I do, however, believe that he caters to a particular audience (as most writers do). I’m not always a part of his audience. I am not a fan of Madea or his plays, and I find some of his films to be cliché/stereotypical. I watched Daddy’s little Girls and Why Did I get Married? and it’s sequel. I thought those were important stories. I think he has great ideas that aren’t always thoroughly fleshed out. I see him evolving with every film.
For his latest movie project, "For Colored Girls," he is working with another playwright. It looks like a great piece of work and has some pretty great actresses in it. -
I want to tell stories that show evolution. Stories that are real, memorable..not predictable. Stories that no one else will tell...they'll feature characters that are textured, places the mass are not, but should be, familiar with. I'll reveal the quiet/hidden truths without sensationalizing a people or community.
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Where I "want" to be? Of course not. I want grand things for myself. If I had it my way I'd have books published, plays running on and off broadway, SAH's cafe (an artists' refuge) etc.
I think people, myself included, can be too hard on themselves. I'm a change agent, and as long as I can see a little change being made, I'm on the right path. I'm where I'm "supposed" to be. I can only go up from here. I do what I can now and the rest will follow. That, I have faith in.
Stick around and you shall see. ;-) -
I mostly do non-fiction writing and journalism, which I'm very comfortable with. Having a background in journalism I'm adept in researching, interviewing, and crafting a news/feature story. I'm currently working on my first fiction piece for an anthology, and writing fiction is proving somewhat challenging. I have tons of ideas but it's easier said than done. Perhaps I have so much of the world to choose from I don't know where to start. Ha! But, maybe that's true freedom. We shall see, I'm making some great progress on the piece I'm working on.
Whenever I have a "creative block" I work through whatever thoughts or feelings (that's usually the issue) that are hindering me. Sometimes I break away from the project I'm working on. Take a walk, talk to a friend, go to a party, read something inspiring. Or, simply, just get away from that piece for a bit. -
Boy. I've always wanted to be two things: a lawyer and a writer. For the larger portion it was a lawyer. But I woke up one day and realized I wanted to tell stories and express my creative side. As much as the notion of being a "struggling writer" frightened me, I wouldn't have it any other way.
I think I started off doing more hard news and am shifting gears to embrace my creativity. I'm on my way to where I want to be: a screenwriter/best-selling author/amazing grio/change agent. Ideally I'd be freely traveling the world and writing about the people/places/cultures/events/emotions that I encounter or that I feel are worthy of sharing. Or releasing that book or film.
I believe I have been called to create change, motivate the masses, be an example to my people, and edit landscape with the written word.
I'm only just getting started. It's better late than never.
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In general or the last week? I was in London most of last month and my phone has been missing since Friday (it's replaced now). If this isn't what you meant please clarify. Thanks.
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I'm not sure. I have London, South Africa and a stint in Miami on my radar for the future. But, I will not rule out home as it's where the heart is.
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Only 3:
1. Integrity.
2. An open/honest/cultivating/(ability to be) vulnerable (gasp!) disposition when it comes to sharing/receiving emotions, desires, fears, dreams, hopes and qualms.
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I Keep/Still Here by Jill Scott. This is actually two songs, the first half is beautiful and real, but "Still Here" would be my theme song.
Why? Because I am all that Jill sings of in the song and I don’t require recognition to be.
At minute 4:48 my anthem starts ;-)
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Surprisingly, when I was in Paris I didn't like it much. Of all the places I've been it certainly seemed anti-American and too snobby. But now, years later, I might have a different perception. So, fall in Paris. Brooklyn is always here.
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January (I think). I had a rough end of '09. I cried because I couldn't stop thinking about my eldest brother who passed in November. Despite sad days, I let his voice/courage/life inspire me to smile and live the way he'd be proud.
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Honestly, when I go home I go to see my family and EAT (such a foodie) and I'm not as up on the hot spots anymore. With that in mind:
1. Run into some cool people at Jack London square or Lake Merritt so you can find out what's hot in the town and report back.
2. Have a slice of pizza at Zachary's (unbelievable).
3. Cross the bridge and go to Crustacean's (must have garlic noodles!) in San Francisco. -
Immersing myself in consciousness and curiosity at a cafe, going to BAM, indulging in the street fairs, meeting dope people, and being minutes away from my favorite strawberry-pumpkin muffins! I think the best has yet to come. Spring and Summer are going to prove righteous (concerts/movies/writing in the park, walking to Habana Outpost and of course, hanging w/ Mr. Ink!).
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Usually when I'm traveling. But overall: when peace is still, my loved ones are safe, and I can love/write freely.
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I think I'm due for a uncontrollable laugh! But the smile was a few weeks ago when I received an email with the subject line: 'you are the prototype'....(andre 3000). I still smile when I think about it.
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Bustling with curiosity and poise Sylvia A. Harvey is: a writer, Oakland’s shimmer, a phoenix, and a realist who believes in fairytales.
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