Like so many of us around the world, the TV show *Normal People* deeply touched me because of its ethereal light, splendid soundtrack that supported perfectly the story line, images and how well the leading actors portrayed this raw and moving love story.  How can we not comment on the genuine and explosive chemistry of the lead actors?  Their portrayal of intimacy was a masterpiece and hit me right in the heart. 

I haven’t published a pod cast in a long time. I wasn’t inspired.

When I came across the knowledge that the *Normal People* TV show was inspired by a book written by Sally Rooney, I became curious to read her words.  I also discovered that prior to the publishing of her book, she had written a story online.  It’s called *The Clinic*. 

It’s interesting to see what can bloom from a more modest start.  A text online became a book, then the book was adapted for television and it became my all time TV show.  I find this inspirational, inspiring.  There is something there. 

I hope you will enjoy listening to my voice narrating this text who eventually transformed into a different work of art, thanks to the collaborative and wonderful talent of all the artists who created the TV show.  Here I also see the power of collaboration in art, in life.  

Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to this text written by Sally Rooney.  The text itself is hosted on a public website and can be found here:

https://www.thewhitereview.org/fiction/at-the-clinic/