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IN CONVERSATION WITH SAMUAL JOHNSON 17TH JUNE

Some fantastic gigs lined up. This I am very excited about In Conversation With Samuel Johnson. Lovely Sunday arvo 17th of June at Bella Union Trades.  I've done half a dozen of these gigs already (Barry Jones, Mirka Mora, Marieke Hardy, Matt Preson, Benjamin Law, Clare Bowditch) and they ALWAYS sell out. Get in fast. 

You probably best know Samuel Johnson for his role in The Secret Life Of Us, his incredible work in Angel Baby, After The Deluge, Rush or being the incarnation of Weary Dunlop or the voice of Hungry Jacks.  

But not me. It was his amazing life revealed in Australian Story that had me fascinated by this extraordinary man. I'm an admirer of his life, spirit, courage and resilience. Samuel's mum committed suicide when he was a toddler,  his sister was diagnosed with cancer when she was 11, he was supporting his family with his acting while at secondary school, shot to fame, fell in love lost his partner to suicide and has had a wild ride of depression, loss and triumph. 

Those who wander are not always lost. 

Fast forward to the place where he is now. In love, running acting workshops and about to ride around Australia on a  unicycle to raise money for the three charities who have most helped his sister Connie with her terminal battle with breast cancer.  

Samuel and I have more in common than you think which will be revealed in an afternoon discussion at the Trades Bar with a Q and A for you to join in the chat.

Join us to discuss fame, shame, expectations, depression, redemption, love, manhood, grief and how life is a bit 'I can't wait to see how this movie ends.'  Buy tickets here 

COMING UP....

A writing workshop for The Monthly, Splendor In The Grass, my first novel The Happiness Show out in November find out more and pre order here and more talks with amazing people. Hop on my mailing list to get the jump on the news. 

Here's  snap of me last week at Sydney Writer's Festival with Julia Baird, Kathy Lette, Tara Moss and Em McGuire. Had a cracking time.