‘Write what you can’t bear to admit’ – plus two more rules Kae lives by to make art
Kae Tempest, a British writer and performer, shares insights on creativity and the importance of honesty in art. He emphasizes three personal commandments that guide his work, including the need to confront uncomfortable truths. Tempest believes that the connection between performer and audience can transform the meaning of his words.
- ▪Kae Tempest has won the Ted Hughes Award for poetry and the Silver Lion in Venice for playwriting.
- ▪His latest album is titled 'Self Titled' and his latest novel is 'Having Spent Life Seeking.'
- ▪Tempest's creative commandments include 'Write what you can’t bear to admit' and 'Nobody should be condemned.'
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