Dan Kennedy is an author, storyteller, screenwriter, and host of The Moth’s podcast and their live shows. I first met Dan in 2011 when I took the stage for the first time and told a story at The Moth.
He was hosting that night. I took the stage, shook his hand, and told my story. I won that slam, and after he called me back to the stage to take a bow, he took a moment to tell me how much he liked my story. He told me that is was funny and honest and a little sad. “A perfect combination.”
I still remember the moment like it was yesterday.
Since that day, Dan and I have been in many shows together, both in New York City and elsewhere. It’s always an honor to share a stage with him. Though I adore all of The Moth’s hosts, I feel a special kinship to Dan. I am saddened when he is not present to hear my story.
I tell my stories first for my wife, Elysha, but I think Dan is a close second,
Dan is also a great follow on Twitter, and yesterday he spilled some serious truth about writing and life that was worth capturing and sharing with you here.
@DanKennedy_NYC There are people who write every now and then. And there are writers who are people every now and then.
@DanKennedy_NYC Most movies about life depend on giant change, chapters ending, chapters beginning. Real life depends on sticking with things.
@DanKennedy_NYC When it comes to work, you’re gonna end up doing what you want to do. Period. Spend 10 minutes or 30 years fighting it if you insist.
@DanKennedy_NYC Buy books for yourself and for other people.
If you’re worried about the guy being a little earnest or intense, fear not. Earlier that day, he tweeted about eating pie over the sink in the middle of the night.
Funny, honest, and sometimes even a little sad.
