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SmartLessOctober 28, 2024
Keri Russell
About This Episode
We chop some pillows with one of our favorite humans: Ms. Keri Russell. M is for Monday, The Mickey Mouse Club, microplastics, and Margo Martindale. Get real much? It’s an all-new SmartLess.
Book Mentions
2 book mentions in this episode.
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Books Mentioned

“I read a book called The Little Mermaid.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: child actors experiences
For: Individuals interested in the psychology of child actors
Key quote: “I've only been thinking of the creepy kid actors, which by the way, all kid actors, the whole thing is so creepy.”
The host mentioned 'The Little Mermaid' while discussing the challenges faced by child actors. This reference was made in the context of a broader conversation about the pressures and responsibilities that come with early fame.
ASIN: 0736438521
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Run Towards the Danger
Sarah Polley
“She wrote this book called Run Towards the Danger, which is a collection of stories.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: experiences of child actors
For: Anyone interested in the realities of child acting and personal growth.
Key quote: “It's sort of unraveling her time and the kind of understanding what that was all like.”
The host mentions 'Run Towards the Danger' by Sarah Polley as a significant exploration of the challenges faced by child actors. They believe the book provides valuable insights into the adult responsibilities and pressures that come with early fame.
ASIN: B097CJ91WQ
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