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Was a pleasure talking to you, Taegan.

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Thanks for dedicating the time to this project Wil. Means a lot

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Hey Wil. Was a pleasure to listen to you through this. You (well, both you and Taegan) have a real calm and grounded way of speaking. Resonated with a lot of your answers (esp. about the act of writing), even though I've never been a chef, nor a copywriter 😆

Taegan, thanks for doing this. What a great way to start Works. I resonate with your thoughts, too. Wonderful epilogue. I just sat down after work and pondered firing up a game, but instead sat and wrote in my journal, and I made sure to notice that it is a good ritual.

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Nathan! Thanks so much for listening. Also, I’m digging the new profile picture. I see the real you!

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Thanks Taegan. Yes, felt like perhaps it was time to show my face haha.

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Thanks ever so much, Nathan. Really appreciate that. I think it shows this was my first "interview" or podcast appearance, but Taegan's beautiful epilogue more than made up for it.😊

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I don't think it showed at all! You spoke amazingly, so clearly, so well thought out. ☺️

I've had to do a few podcast interviews with biomed students (they interview lab heads/teachers for one of their units) and every single time I've rattled off the most incoherent answers that it makes me cringe 😅

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That was a wonderful piece, Wil! Can't wait to listen to the conversation later today.

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Looking forward to your thoughts on the convo Walther!

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"The things that you finish" that stuck with me because I have been thinking a lot about self sabotage and finishing things. Namely, why I didn't finish 40 Before 40 by my self imposed due date or why I go through cycles of being heavier or leaner during the year.

I always enjoy hearing/reading about other people's creative process, so this is right up my alley. Wil, I see you're a fellow thespian; I think that's excellent. I can identify with that want to be clever. It's most likely self serving and something that tells people we're seeking for that approval, but as I'm assuming, Will and I probably also shared being the first born in our families and maybe that has something to do with it?

Hearing stories about people that have the balls to move to a different country where they don't know the language is inspiring, being an immigrant myself, I like these success stories or people that have "made it" in a different place.

Good job to the two of you, big fan of your work. All the best!

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I hear you. I've abandoned half the projects I think I'll finish. It's at the point now that I've toned down my desire to give dates. The problem then becomes I can lack the motivation without a deadline. There is no winning!

The first born idea rings true to me, too. I always felt that my superpower over my little brother was that I could be more clever, as having 4 years ahead of him seemed like such a big deal.

Thanks for listening and detailing your thoughts Walther. This is a new space for me and I think you've laid out what this episode was about much better than I could.

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This is such a wonderful conversation. Loved hearing Wil's perspective on his creative work and life, and his as a parent. And, as someone who has also struggled immensely with anxiety, I really appreciated the honesty with which he spoke about the way it has impacted his life, and the ways in which the combination of parenthood and therapy have allowed him to make significant progress in improving that area of his life. I've had a very similar experience, and I found it reassuring to hear. Thank you both for this conversation.

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Thanks for taking the time to listen - it’s incredibly helpful to hear how the interviews interest or affect other artists. Couldn’t have asked for a better first guest than Wil. He was funny and honest in the best ways.

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The reverence with which life and art are discussed here is really inspiring! Life is/lives are interesting and worth talking about. Looking forward to more from this WORKS series!

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Thank you Scoot!

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Great interview Taegan and I very much enjoyed the essay Wil! I’m exited to read more.

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Thanks Brian!

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As a first-time dad, I loved this interview so much. Wil's vulnerability has a way of making this journey feel a little less lonely. To know that we are going through the same thing as fathers and writers is comforting and reassuring. When you asked Wil where he is at with fatherhood, and he responded, "there's no place I'd rather be," I felt that in my heart. Thank you for this, Taegan.

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Where is Taegan? When will he return?

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I’m around. It’s been a strange spring. Working on a few things right now. A spring of planting but that will mean fruits for the summer. Hope you’re doing well, Angell

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Wil describes the things that he is experiencing so well that we are able to connect with them.

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