In this episode, Vicki Atkinson and I are talking with Edgerton award winning playwright, musician, and writer Jack Canfora.
Talking with Jack is like attending a master class on creativity. In fact, our conversation with Jack is so rich with both writing practices and nuggets about authors and artists that we’ve split it into two episodes.
In this first episode, we talk with Jack about depression and creative expression. He adds some fantastic and funny insight from comedian, Gary Gulman (HBO special: The Great Depresh).
Jack also reveals a couple of his brilliant ways to experiment when he’s hit a creative lull. His answer about whether he writes long-hand will have you giggling right along with Vicki and me.
He tells us what is hard to teach and important to learn about creative attention. And he shares with us a delightful story about the Beatles song Eleanor Rigby that exposes an intimate insight into the creative process. We’ve embedded it here as a tease for this great podcast episode.
With all the food for thought and inspiration, we know you will have plenty of chew on until the conclusion of our incredible conversation airs next week.
We love talking with the brilliant and funny Jack Canfora and leave each conversation a little bit smarter, much more inspired to hone the craft of writing, and in awe of a master creator. We know you’ll love this episode!
Search (and subscribe!) for Sharing the Heart of the Matter on Apple, Amazon, Spotify or Pocket Casts OR Listen to on Anchor Episode 55: Master Class in Creativity with Jack Canfora – Part I
Transcript for Episode 55 of the podcast
Links for this Episode:
Episode 55: Master Class in Creativity with Jack Canfora – Part I on Anchor
Jack’s website: Jack Canfora | Playwright | Podcaster | Writing Coach
Jack’s Online Theater Company: New Normal Rep
Jericho by Jack Canfora on Amazon
Jack Canfora on Instagram and Twitter: @jackcanfora
From the hosts:
Vicki’s personal blog: Victoria Ponders
Wynne’s personal blog: Surprised by Joy
Vicki’s recently released book: Surviving Sue
Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith
The Heart of the Matter 
very entertaining – great guest
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As usual, you said it perfectly, Beth!
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Such fun…and I learned A LOT! 🥰
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Right!! So fun! ❤ ❤ ❤
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You guys are the best! Love all the stories in the podcast. Inspiring me to let the creative juices fly! Ha ha
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Wuhoo! The creative juices are flying. That’s how I feel after talking to Jack too. Thanks for listening, Brian!
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Jack provided amazing details about Paul McCartney’s creative process when he wrote “Eleanor Rigby.” And what a fabulous idea by producer George Martin to mimic the Psycho sound! 🙂
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You’re right about the details, Nancy. Aren’t they so good? Thanks for listening!
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A marvelous guest for you guys! I was especially touched by Jack’s remarks on how his creative outlets affect his depression, a wishing to be heard — and in experiencing art, feeling the relief that you are not alone. Nourishing words 🙂
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Nourishing words – that’s well said, Dave! Thanks for listening!
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The tidbit about the Psycho inspiration for Eleanor Rigby was interesting to learn about. It just shows that creativity has no limits and inspiration can come from the most surprising places!
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Isn’t that fascinating, Ab? You say it well – inspiration can come from the most surprising places. Even horror movies — which I say fondly, knowing that you love them… 🙂
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