In this segment, the Gifted Underachievers talk about one of the great benefits of being an artist in any field: making art forces you to pay attention, and attention to the real world gives you experiences you won’t have if you’re doomscrolling in the coffee shop.

We talk about essayist and humorist David Sedaris, street photographer and poet Rodney DeCroo, and how to strengthen your “noticing” muscle into a useful part of your artistic process.

Questions for Listeners:

Do you know the name of that app for meeting people at bus stops?

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Night Moves: The Photography of Rodney DeCroo

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David Sedaris interview:

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