I’m four years ahead of Lauren, but I was there… all the way to almost 30. So virtually every word here sparked something deep in the memory files. What a bloody crazy time it was, and Lauren has captured it beautifully, under glass for all.
What a great interview! I so love this: "My sadness is more existentially profound, even as I feel personally less sad than ever." It's such an unnerving paradox to feel happy in the midst of this massive shitstorm. But it is nonetheless true.
I love this! I'm going to be 60 in two months and love reading about my age. That skateboard photo - check! (I was timid but had one, remember the look).You make me wish for a fun luxurious book tour for writers in their 60s xo
Without revealing the numbers, the vivaciousness of this interview would truly put this person in an ‘ageless’ category. So present, so fun! Clearly Good Company.
I get the feeling the next decade or three will be outstanding and full of exciting surprises.
I loved this. Lauren, I was so moved by your reflections on not having a good mental image for older lesbians living rich, full lives—and having to invent it as you go. I've only been out for a few years but I'm feeling that same hunger for "possibility models" that you mention here. I'm so happy to have found you and your work. Thank you for such a generous interview!
Really connected with this: “My sadness is more existentially profound, even as I feel personally less sad than ever.”
Loved EVERY. DARN. WORD.
What a ride! Loved every last bit of this piece.
I’m four years ahead of Lauren, but I was there… all the way to almost 30. So virtually every word here sparked something deep in the memory files. What a bloody crazy time it was, and Lauren has captured it beautifully, under glass for all.
Thanks as always, Sari!
What a great interview! I so love this: "My sadness is more existentially profound, even as I feel personally less sad than ever." It's such an unnerving paradox to feel happy in the midst of this massive shitstorm. But it is nonetheless true.
I love this! I'm going to be 60 in two months and love reading about my age. That skateboard photo - check! (I was timid but had one, remember the look).You make me wish for a fun luxurious book tour for writers in their 60s xo
Lauren - thank you for letting us see you so clearly! Here's to another great 20 or 30 years of "more life." xox
Without revealing the numbers, the vivaciousness of this interview would truly put this person in an ‘ageless’ category. So present, so fun! Clearly Good Company.
I get the feeling the next decade or three will be outstanding and full of exciting surprises.
Live long and prosper!
Loved this!
I needed this one today. Thank you!
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Really enjoyed this!
So great! Thanks for interviewing this brilliant writer, very happy to see Kamikaze Lust has been re-issued.
Katia!!! How are you?
I loved this. Lauren, I was so moved by your reflections on not having a good mental image for older lesbians living rich, full lives—and having to invent it as you go. I've only been out for a few years but I'm feeling that same hunger for "possibility models" that you mention here. I'm so happy to have found you and your work. Thank you for such a generous interview!
Wow, so many pearls in this article. I am going to have to re-read and write some down.
Such a fun ride. Thanks! Now I gotta reread Kamikaze Lust
Loved this! Really refreshing.
Relieved to read I’m not the only one who feels anxious about bucket lists. Highly relatable read!