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VIDEO: Patti Smith and David Lynch Discuss Their Creative Processes

The above video from BBC Arts puts two legendary multi-talented artists, David Lynch and Patti Smith, in conversation about their creative processes and inspiration. The two discusses everything from Twin Peaks (which is returning next year!) and Pussy Riot, and how they both love “no so perfect” art.

(h/t Open Culture)

About the Author

Lincoln Michel

Lincoln Michel is the former editor-in-chief of Electric Literature and a founding editor of Gigantic. He is the co-editor of Gigantic Worlds and Tiny Crimes and the author of Upright Beasts. He teaches fiction writing at Sarah Lawrence College.

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