Writer Elizabeth Gilbert on her new book "Big Magic"

What was your favourite thing to do before someone told you weren't very good at it? Your answer, says Eat Pray Love author Elizabeth Gilbert, may just lead you back to curiosity. The best-selling writer joins Shad to discuss her inspired how-to guide, Big Magic: Creative Living Without Fear and why she thinks the urge to create becomes destructive if ignored. She also reflects on practical ways to pursue creativity and argues that curiosity is more important than passion.
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[@Burps___]

Shad, you're an amazing interviewer. As time goes on, and your experience grows, and you're able to ask a question that opens a window to your guest that they, and we, were not expecting. Quiet, smart exploration. Thank you.

[@Oelizabeth2011]

She's just so amazing I just finished reading "Big Magic" and I loved it!!!! I loved the whole thing and totally get the things she was talking about in her book!

[@rafaelgomez1989]

❤ LOVED THIS CONVERSATION ...GREAT QUESTION = SPECTACULAR ANSWERS ...THANK YOU ELIZABETH and TOM !!!!

[@ritatocta8551]

What an amazing interviewer! Beside the fact that I love hearing Liz Gilbert, this was the perfect example of a great interview. I'm in love :) I usually don't comment on KZbin, but had to. Thank you!

[@kvietimas]

I love her. I love what she says; how she says it and how it comes out of her mouth. I am a writer and she just makes me want to a better one..

[@Aplaceformermaids]

Ah wow! I found this interview to be so beautiful and inspiring!! Love the conversation and great questions too!

[@AngieCal76]

Fabulous interview. I am LOVING the book Big Magic. What an incredible writer.

[@daniel_baylis]

Liz, you're rocking it. Thanks for sharing your understanding of the world!

[@sophiabeatty3270]

What an interesting young man and a wonderful insightful lady! Thank you so much.

[@lovleeness]

Thank Liz for giving me the "permission" I needed to make my ART because I MUST whether it sucks or not! I'll invite U to my play! You too Shad! Great interview!

[@bbebop]

Love this interview, and Shad is right up there with Terry Gross in terms of asking the best questions.

[@martynabaran5549]

I love her so much ....great talk! Thank u ♥️ greetings from Rome to all creative people , we can make it!

[@roseagaatsz8403]

Great interviewer ! Love this amazing interview, thank you for sharing. 🎤👀♥️

[@leenda28]

You are such a good interviewer:)

[@readman53]

Well-conducted interview--10 thumbs up! (I know) And Liz Gilbert continues to speak wisely and good-humoredly and good-heartedly. Lucky to experience this time with y'all.

[@PowMusic]

Great interview!!

[@shannonjohnson4314]

Great interview! Put her views in perspective and now I can't wait to read the book!

[@yereumkim5457]

Amazing interviewer. Can I get some info about him?

[@zenda.rawlings]

I go back and forth with that, in deciding to write my life story and my son's life story. I always question if it will be worth the effort and if it will make any difference.

[@anitasseo]

Good questions, great interviewer.

[@Andrew-dg7qm]

Fantastic interviewer, way to prepare!

[@harysson]

Such an amazing interview!

[@renildasy5328]

❤❤❤thank u elizabeth gilbert

[@nownessstudio7291]

Fantastic interview! As always...

[@Anick8]

1:11 How inspiration and creativity enter human beings

[@48TUBER]

Going back to read this book the 3rd time....I ache to find the Magic!

[@collectivunconscious]

Incredibly awesome. Thank you.

[@diymood820]

great interview and great questions. thanks!

[@LoydAvenheart]

I meet her in Nashville Tensee got one of the signed books she couldnt sign them face to face so we sang.

[@reeceegirl]

Excellent interview.

[@foolishoats]

"Smaller scale investigation you spend your whole life doing."

[@sharonlampert7452]

Ten Esoteric Laws of Creative Genius and Creativity by Sharon Esther Lampert www.sharonestherlampert.com - Brilliant Liz is Living the Writer's Wildest Dream Come True!!!