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Jean-François  Bizalion's avatar

I particularly like the writing as it doubles up as story and also a script. It has scenic quality underlying, camera spanning on details, facial expressions, walks through the room and then a street in little Italy and a bar scene, you, sitting at the counter going through the four purchased drinks to reach the freebie one. Well rendered!

Munia's avatar

I was scared that the rich finance guy would turn out to be Jeffrey Epstein! Haha. Really vivid and incredible writing. I loved reading it ❤️

Chris Kavanaugh's avatar

Thank you Munia! Lol- thankfully not JE, phew.

Navigate Yourself - Danijs's avatar

First I was like what's even going on here ... If I get close enough to this world, it will become mine. Is that the core ... then you revealed it ... “Things were changing, but I was not.” and continue on with building new memories with new lens. Cool!

Chris Kavanaugh's avatar

Thank you, appreciate you reading Danijs!

Ashley Evans's avatar

This is so cinematic... every detail feels like a scene in a film. I love how you move through these snapshots of memory, from the apartment to the bars to the lens of sobriety. It all feels beautifully layered.

Chris Kavanaugh's avatar

Thank you Ashley!

Gaby King's avatar

I love your analogy that memories belong on walls. I can't wait to read your memoir when you're done, we're all in for a treat. The colour and life you inject into your writing is cinematic and has a quality of a film. Love it!

Chris Kavanaugh's avatar

thank you for your support Gaby. You always say such kind words and it gives me confidence to keep writing!

Gaby King's avatar

You don't need the confidence. You're very very good. I used to feel like that but there will come a time when you own how good you are and I pray that time is NOW.

Chris Kavanaugh's avatar

Ok damn! I’m taking this as a sign Gaby 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

Gaby King's avatar

Yes, you heard. NOW, own it NOW. You're writing your memoir live and it's bloody awesome.

Meggen In The Middle's avatar

Well done! I agree with Jean-Francoise how this feels part movie script part memoir—love it. Plus I can only imagine the behind the scenes stories you have. Did you get to meet McQueen??

Chris Kavanaugh's avatar

Ha! No I wish, just the guy that created that famous runway show, Simon. I have worked with quite a few celebs and entertainers from that era though.

Meggen In The Middle's avatar

Darn it.. regardless I am sure your stories are ones for the books! Those were the good old days.

Chris Kavanaugh's avatar

Ah, YES! pre smartphone days- I think there is a coincidence in there somewhere, plus NYC then was special!

Meggen In The Middle's avatar

Pre smart phones .. dream days really. And you are right, NYC was special then .. a little seedy but magical—and with amazing house music!

Deanna Bender (Hicks)'s avatar

Oh gosh I love this. So well written. A piece of your story artistically written and placed.