It isn’t the rules of Christianity that resonate for me, but the character of Jesus. There are so many biblical references to friendship. Arabella behaves similarly at points in I May Destroy You. Chewing Gum is about this girl who’s given a Christian upbringing, but only really displays the behavior of the character of Jesus when it comes to friendship. Do you see any continuing influence of that in your work and life?ĭefinitely. You talk about how you loved the Bible’s metaphors and message of hope growing up. The weight of the reality of my life is as present to me as the joy. Perhaps because I’ve spent a few years forcing myself to sit with the darkness of some uncomfortable truths, it feels easy. It’s almost like meditation, where it becomes easier to get into a meditative state the more you meditate. It’s a very accessible place for me, particularly with certain types of darkness, because I’m well practiced.
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