Sometimes To Find The Light, You Have

As Artists, It’s Our Job To Delve Into The Uncomfortable, The Difficult And The Challenging.

I Wanted To Be A Visual Artist Because I Grew Up Around A Lot Of Painters And Photographers And Had A Very Artistic Upbringing. And I Fantasized About Being A Drug-dealer When I Was A Kid. I Thought It Would Be A Good Opportunity; I Knew That The Market Would Be Strong. Is That Bizarre?

I Come From A Visual Background, And I Grew Up Around A Lot Of Hippies And Artists. My Mom And My Brother And I Moved Around A Lot. We Basically Moved Every Couple Of Years, And I Went To A Lot Of Different Schools. But Creativity, For Us, Was Always A Way Of Life. It Was Never A Job. Being An Artist Was A Passion And A Way Of Life.

I Heard Today Was The Day Kurt Passed Away 17 Years Ago. Can’t Believe It’s Been That Long. So Grateful For His Contribution And Inspiration. Not Sure I’d Be Doing This If It Weren’t For Him. He Gave Us All Permission To Create No Matter What Our Skill Set And Reminded Me That Dreams Are Possible. Thanks For That. This Made Me Recall A Short Piece Of Film I Shot When I Heard They Were Making A Film Celebrating His Life. I Made It To Explore The Character And Explore Creative Possibilities. I Never Sent It To The Studio Or To Anyone But Thought I’d Share It Now...

I Don’t Like Doing Interviews. I’m Not Pretending To Be Some Super Neurotic, Hiding In My Closet. I Could Care Less About Anybody Knowing Who I Am, But I Realize This Is Part Of The Game. Maybe If I Really Hated This Whole Public Thing, I Would Go Do Plays In Hoboken.