Reacting To My Les Mis Performance

[@lorna8211]

Me: just turned 20 Carrie: early 20's are such formative years Me: *sweats*

[@accountforwastingtime]

I didn't feel things were very formative at age 20 either, if it makes you feel any better! But looking back, I can see that they were. Ages 20-25 and then 25-30 have been SO different! Your 20s are a crazy time, it's like you begin still feeling a bit like a teenager but there's just SO much you can do...and so much trouble you can get into! It's a really wild decade. On the flip side, when I look back at like, ages 13-19 I feel like I was basically the same person those years. You really come out of your shell, start taking the world seriously and the world starts to take you seriously in your 20s.

[@lorna8211]

@violinchick I'm still sweating XD Yeah I try not to overthink it and just live, I can analyse when I get older

[@bethanybanana7447]

I turn 20 in december and I definitely had the same thought😂

[@LesMisPhantom1]

I'm 24 and still thought the same thing 😂

[@iamkinza8116]

omg im 22 turning 23 soon and i immediately thought "have my early 20s been formative enough"

[@rebecca8836]

This is actually the most fascinating thing ever, to hear all the behind the scenes tricks and tips you got given. I absolutely adore that information about the “I love hims” at the end, as an actor I love putting a really clear reason behind every sentence I sing and meaning every word. I never knew about everyone having to sing each one differently, that’s so interesting to hear different interpretations of that bit!

[@meganomahoney5450]

I’m doing a new year Eve concert on Friday 31 of December

[@isabellanebs22]

Getting flashbacks. 13 year old curly-headed insecure me watching 20 year old curly headed Carrie in Les Mis sing her heart out and achieve her dreams, inspiring little me to do what I love and never give up on myself. You were a big part of me growing up and knowing my own worth. Now 19 year old still curly-headed me is watching the still-curly headed you grow into the amazing woman you've become. We've really grown up together haven't we?

[@graceoshea7167]

Carrie talking about her dreams coming true motivates me to actually start caring about my schooling. I’m going into year 11 and just have started an epic decline of not caring about my education and I lack so much motivation. But the fact that you could actually achieve your dreams and that’s kinda the kick up the arse I needed to start caring or else I won’t achieve my dreams.

[@kirstylou142]

That’s the one thing I wish someone had pointed out to me at 16. I’m now 30 and only just beginning to get to a place I want to be because I basically gave up and was unmotivated at that point. Keep going, you got this!!

[@mancmcr8172]

I am Mum of a 17 year old who is having to do things the hard way and start from a lower course and work her way up meaning she is in college for so much longer just because she fell into the same decline last year of not caring . Seriously if you can get motivation you will find it a lot easier in the long term :)

[@myra.magdalene]

On that same note however! school is not the be all and end all! I forced myself through high school and all it did was crush my self esteem and my passion. I truly believe that if I had been able to leave school at the end of year 11 to pursue performing full time I would have been so much happier. I've finally worked on myself enough (I had a lot of anxiety, mostly caused by year 12 if I'm honest) to be able to study it now, but, looking back now at 25, it would have been so much more beneficial for me to have left high school and been able to follow my dreams.

[@LivingLife233]

It would be really interesting to listen to a conversation between you and Shan about the old and new Eponine!

[@gracieobrien202]

My reaction to every Les Mis performance you’ve ever done was frankly just a lot of this ‘🥺😭💔’

[@alyssamaehurley6090]

im crying too

[@amywillis2694]

I would love to see a series of this with bootlegs of yourself reacting especially things from Years ago as a child!!

[@xAbbieCx13]

I loved Carrie as Eponine so much, to me she is Eponine, I still vividly remember watching Les Mis in 2015, I wish I could go back to that day and experience it again .xx

[@yee-raplantar-maximoff4318]

For me, she’s Veronica (because I first discovered her through Heathers, in which she plays Veronica), but I understand why people see Ephanine (and Fantine in more recent years)

[@acotscohotdog]

"Dramatic turn...there it is" 😂

[@GiovannaBuratti]

Me, a 20 year old, seeing you playing Eponine at 20, and also women like Renee Rapp and Rachel Zegler, just makes me feel so behind (ik I shouldn't), oh God

[@Grace-ez2ot]

Your journey is your journey ❤️ In the words of Andre de Shields, Tony winner at age 74, “Slowly is the fastest way to get to where you want to be.”

[@angelagarcia7093]

Same

[@angelagarcia7093]

I'm 21, trying to be an actress in musicals, and I sing half as well as you when you were 20. You technique back then are goals for me now

[@ars10001]

the fact that you CARRIE HOPE DAMN FLETCHER Hate listening to yourself is insanely comforting, because also hate listening to myself sing and it doesn't feel like that means i actually am legit bad

[@musicaltheatrek2945]

This is by far my favourite video you’ve created Carrie! The first time I saw you on stage was 7 years ago playing Eponine and I knew you were someone to watch out for. Eponine was the first character I truly understood and connected with in all aspects, so much so I have some of her lyrics tattooed on me, which remind me daily of our fight. Thank you for this and bringing the beautiful memories I have of you as Eponine in my mind. Xx

[@JulieMint]

Aw, I loved hearing all your little 'behind the scenes' stories or the tiny movements/ moments you remember from just that one song. I wish you could do some more of these!

[@sanneottenhof2675]

It honestly inspires me how she doesn't like looking at herself, because while I completely understand that feeling, I love all her performances. This means that maybe, just maybe, I am also too critical of myself and have an extremely perfectionistic view on myself that no one else has.

[@pheebs9255]

Aw man, seeing you sing On my Own in this production still feels so magical and emotional, I was 16 and I feel like it just changed my life almost as much as it did yours, weirdly. It made me love Les Mis and especially Eponine and now they’re first place in my heart forever ❤️ Just reminded me that i’ve kind of grown up with you being on the internet and oH GOD WHO WOULD I EVEN BE IF I HADN’T??

[@HelenRosemarySmith]

I'd have never noticed the pronunciation of "feel"! Lovely to watch it again and hear your reaction 😄

[@hayleysingsmusicals2902]

This is such a special video. I vividly remember travelling to London to see Carrie for the first time as Eponine, and since then I've seen her on stage several times. It's been amazing to watch her grow as a human and a performer, and it was so fun to hear the behind the scenes of this performance! ❤️

[@bryngeiger7695]

I just watched the 2019 staged concert with my mom the other day (and you should know we are absolutely die-hard fans of the 10th Anniversary) and we thought you were amazing as Fantine! You made the songs sound completely effortless and your voice is beautiful!

[@mollykennett1547]

Omg that last note terrifies me when I’m doing karaoke, I can’t imagine having to place it right every night in the Westend 😂

[@takingmeastray]

I remember when I was on 2013 tumblr and people were SO excited you got the role! I didn't know who you were but I was ALSO excited! I went to london that summer and saw the Les Mis marquee and all I thought about was "oh that girl is it in now, i'm so happy for her!". I learned who you were soon after and became a dedicated fan! I was 17 then and now I'm 25! WOO

[@joxclever]

It's SO nice to know that Carrie had the same troubles with On My Own as I do. Vocal stuff, I mean. Yeah, that last note, it's so hard to mix it lightly enough. And the "Known!" belt, the fear, the vowel, the awesome feeling when it comes out right. I'm just an amateur, but it's the same song, no matter who sings it. Loved this. Kudos to Carrie for reacting to herself. It's hard, cringey work watching your own face. NB obvs she nailed the song. I feel that goes without saying.

[@brittanyconley9655]

I bought the staged concert on Amazon Prime and oh my word you and the entire cast are beyond phenomenal! You had me in floods of tears during “I dreamed a dream”, it was so so so beautiful. 💕

[@megangrace1405]

That little detail about eponine's blue ribbon made me cry just a little bit,adds so much more detail to her. Thats just beautiful

[@anna-maymoon1001]

Oh my god that was 7 years ago?! I remember watching your announcement video when you got the part and being so happy for you! It feels like that was only a few years back! Wow time flies :O

[@LunaLoveheart]

I’ve followed you since before you got into musical theatre and I remember thinking how crazy it was you got your dream job! And it’s crazy now how much you’ve grown since then. I still get goosebumps hearing you sing this 🥺 Your voice has matured so much in 7 years!

[@ankicat3425]

I still want to play Eponine, my dream role since I was 11 and watched the Swedish production of Les Mis, shame that adult amateur drama groups are not allowed to perform musicals that are still running on the West End

[@lilygoodman9787]

I can't believe you were 20 in Les mis. I'm 21 now, and used to watch you religiously when I was 12-16. I remember looking up to you so much, and now I'm older than you were then! How time flies hey. Stay wonderful lovely lady

[@evelynbailey9712]

Omgg the fact that you dislike listening to yourself sing makes me feel sooo much better about myself, as someone who loves singing and acting and can only dream of a profession like that, it makes me feel better knowing that a huge west end actor is like 'aaaa my voice'

[@evyvanmil9068]

Can you please react to 'a little fall of rain' with Rob Houchen?

[@coroarchenland]

I live in the US and happened to be studying abroad in England in 2013, and I was so excited to get to see you as Eponine. I had so much fun and it was my first time ever seeing Les Mis, so I’m so glad I got to see it! 💜

[@xoxogeorgiegirl]

Ahhh this gives me flashbacks to seeing you on stage as Eponine back in 2015 when I was a tiny lil Australian doing study abroad in England to study theatre. I was so overwhelmed with being so far from home but my exchange friends and I took a day trip to London and booked last minute tickets to Les Mis with rubbish seats but I had the time of my life! You were absolutely mesmerising and I even got to say hi and grabbed a selfie with you at the stage door after where you were nothing but gracious and sweet. And as a fellow actor, always amazing to hear all your little backstage/behind the scenes things!

[@AlicePreece]

Ahh Carrie 😭 I remember I saw Les Mis a few days after you announced you were joining the cast, so then I immediately rebooked tickets to see the show with you in it in 2013 (when I was 13!) Now I’m 20 and having watched you since (and having met you a few times actually!) I really feel like I’ve grown up watching your videos and this gave me a proper blast from the past. You basically were a huge part of my teens so for that I have to say, thank you Carrie 💖

[@lil_swarlette]

I watched Les Mis with my Grandma (who has since died) and it was so special. She said she loved you as Eponine. Thank you for still being our honorary big sister, I feel like I've grown up with you because I remember watching you as Eponine and now here you are reminiscing about it! Edit: also I love how towards the end of the video your pronunciation of 'feel' sounds much more like your younger 'fe-yul'

[@annacvnunes]

I'm so proud of myself that I got the chance to see you playing Eponine in 2015. My first ever musical, on my first ever international trip. I cried so much! I was a fan of Carrie years before that, so it was special to me.

[@4EverATVAddict]

I know I'm late to find this video, but please please do more in-depth analysis videos where you talk about the small bits of choreography, the difficult notes, the blocking, the symbolism - WHY things are done how they're done in the song! This was so incredibly interesting!

[@cyrodilicbrandy]

My partner took me to see you in Les Mis back when we were skint students (19 and 21 y.o.s!) and had only been together a couple of months! He saved up for an age with his pay packet from his retail job and we bunged some student finance in for good measure 😆 it was such a special trip as it was our first big trip away together and your performance made Les Mis so memorable for us! We still keep up with you on KZbin and Twitter and we love you! 😘😘

[@rachelcarr2738]

This was so wonderful to watch, I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to see you perform as Eponine in this production and still remember being in complete awe at the power of your voice and performance. I had never cried in a theatre before and haven’t since, but On My Own and A Little Fall of Rain both had my eyes streaming. Fingers crossed it won’t be too much longer until all of the theatres can reopen their doors!

[@Mariia.Cascales]

As a 20 year old musical theatre student whose dream role is also Éponine, this is bringing me to tears. You are someone I really admire musical theatre wise and on one hand I absolutely LOVE hearing you talk about these things, the acting notes, the singing secrets and all, but on the other hand this dream just feels so far away and so difficult to achieve that it kinda breaks my heart. One of the main reasons as to why it feels so difficult is because I am still in college, still learning to sing and act and dance. And I don't live in a country where musical theatre is popular enough yet. Luckly my english is impecable so I might take the risk of packing my bags and moving to england with only some cash and a bag full of hopes xx

[@ashlynharrison3170]

Ugh, instant tears. Knowing how far you’ve come and remembering those videos of you starting your musical career and getting your dream job. So happy for you 😭❤️

[@PagesAndStages]

I saw you as Éponine when I was 14 and you have been my favourite performer of that role ever since. Seeing Les Mis for the first time was so important to me and a massive step in my love for musical theatre. It was lovely reliving that with you, so thank you!!

[@Barbara2.0]

I would not mind a video like this from every musical theatre performer ever. These little secrets give me so much life

[@raecakes079]

I saw you in July 2013 in Les Mis! I just happened to be in London that month finishing my study abroad and even got to meet you at stage door

[@Annie-pz5cr]

I remember seeing you New Year's Eve into 2016 and it was genuinely one of the greatest nights of my life. Little 15 year old me could spot you in your factory costume and immediately burst into tears. You and the entire rest of the cast were absolutely incredible.

[@indiabirchall1371]

As much as I love your Veronica, I love hearing you sing in your real accent. There's something so comforting about hearing the same Carrie I used to listen to when I was in secondary school and begging my mum to take me to see you in Les Mis.

[@erikalane123]

I’m so glad you mentioned your Fantine performance was on Amazon prime, I IMMEDIATELY purchased it and watched it and sobbed, thank you thank you

[@Sylviaell3n]

Being able to watch your journey over the past 10+ ish years has been such a privilege as a viewer! Thank you for being you Carrie 💕 much love

[@gabisaffer7793]

I remember this from years ago, and I remember your video where you first announced that you were playing Eponine in Les Mis. Watching this back again now, I just can't believe you were only 20!!! That's how old I am now!? I saw you as so much older, and yes you were older than me, but you were still so young! You were, and continue to be, so incredibly skilled

[@RealisticMonkey]

This very video of you is what got me into musical theatre. Can't believe it's been 7 years 💜

[@charlotteprice571]

this video brought a tear to my eye, ive been watching you since the beginning and you've truly inspired my whole theatre journey.

[@cassieSP]

Oh my gosh this was amazing. I will never forget the first time I got to watch you perform live which would have been late 2014 I think. I had just moved to London from Canada and I finally just took myself out one night to watch your performance. It was amazing to see a live performance. And I got to meet you at stage door after which was lovely. It's amazing to see how much you have changed in that amount of time. I would have been about 23 when I moved to London and I've changed so much since. I also cut off all my long hair and looking back at photos from them seems like looking at a completely different person. I shouldn't have watched this because now I just miss London and all the amazing opportunities I had while there!

[@emilylaw1090]

involving yourself in the scenery is the perfect way to have your character visualise the space and allow the audience into that world with you . It feels strange and receptive for us as actors and directors but we have to remember for the audience that it is often their first time seeing this and you are showing them the familiarity and knowledge your character has in these spaces which is so beautiful and invites us into the story even more so

[@emilylaw1090]

also I need to check my program tomorrow because I think I may have seen your Eponine and sobbed for literal days over your performance. I then proceeded to idolise Eponine for the next 5 years.

[@TamaraJayne85]

Can confirm, it is on amazon prime! And as someone in Australia. What a treat to watch Carrie sing in an iconic show!

[@beaohbea]

Awwh Carrie 😭 you’re so cute & well spoken in the 2013 clip! (You’re obviously still well spoken, but each word is placed & pronounced so perfectly!)

[@meganteesdale]

me, crying because i was around when that role was her dream and i remember crying when she got it WOW this was nostalgic

[@mymagicalmemoirs]

What an incredible performance for a 20-year-old! Your 'I love hims' had such significance, even if you hadn't told us what your direction was. Also sorry for the random late comment haha just discovering your channel!

[@tracybaldwin1564]

Can I just say your videos have kept me alive during this quarantine.

[@Claudia15123]

I remember so well when you started in Les Mis 🧡 feels like a lifetime ago but also it could've been last month I remember begging my parents to go to London to see the show, but that never happened sadly. A friend went though, and she met you and gave you a letter from me 😅 From following you on social media and watching your videos I started getting into musical theatre and I have to thank you for that ❤ it's such a big part of my life now

[@jonesdidid]

Uuugh, this performance!! 😩😭 Literal game changer for me. When I played Eponine I watched this performance over and over...I just wanted to be Carrie so bad, LoL! She’s incredible.

[@mally6101]

whew!! even after all these years this performance still gives me full goosebumps!

[@bluetigerswan]

Aww, I loved this! I actually remember seeing you in Les Mis in 2013. It was my first West End production, second trip to London, and I remember seeing you, and writing of the performance "This girl is GOING PLACES". Of course, now I know more and I know what a big deal it is to be part of a West End production to begin with! Nevertheless, you have gone places and it is so exciting.

[@annabanana7143]

This is crazy! I remember seeing you in this production back in 2013 and finding it so inspiring as a 12 year old. I loved hearing your commentary here. :D

[@paigeyjones]

Carries eponine is my absolute most favourite. Every time I hear her sing it I just cry! So so beautifully done 😭

[@emilyday9456]

My Mum took me to see Les Mis in 2013 when I was twelve. I went with no knowledge of what the show was about and only familiar of a few songs, On My Own being on of them. This moment in the show remains in my mind and this song is still my favourite. We took my sister to see Les Mis last year for our birthday and now we share a love for this show. I am so grateful that the first time I heard this song live it was sung so beautifully by you, thank you. X

[@kmarine8852]

Woah wow I remember when you had just gotten this part and I was so unbelievably excited for you :') Watching you as Eponine was such a big escape and inspiration for me as a teenager that honestly I know On My Own by heart to this day from the amount of times I used to belt it out whenever no one else was around. Still gives me chills watching you sing it :)))

[@ThatRomyKate]

Please do more of these! It's so interesting to hear your insight. Also I know everyone hates watching themselves but your voice is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard, even in bootleg form, so just know that we think you're amazing

[@emeliabourne9403]

adored this video !!! loved hearing a bit of more insight about what goes into "creating" on my own, like the different beats you had to hit, so so interesting

[@aidanlam5336]

This is one of my favourite videos!! So interesting to hear what's going through your head and all the tricks you use when singing the song! I'm never gonna be able to listen to this song the same way again, but absolutely no regrets!

[@ToneBreistrand]

I saw Carrie five times as Eponine, I just couldn’t get enough🥺

[@actress5256]

I love seeing how much you’ve evolved as a performer! Super talented back then and super talented now!!

[@spec10]

I'm really glad I got to see you perform that role in 2015.

[@danielgdrever]

You always give me goosebumps

[@katey8711]

Hope everyone has had a lovely day! I was hoping you would do a video like this, so thank you Carrie!💗

[@patriciahockaday7062]

I love listening to you and know for sure you will be fantastic in Bad Cinderella, hopefully we will get to see you congratulations from two golden oldies.

[@hannahland7863]

I saw you as Eponine and you have always been one of my favorite portrayals of the role. (And I have seen Les Mis SO many times with different casts). It’s really nice that you are able to look back now without feeling self conscious. I loved that fact about the hair ribbon! Your Fantine was also brilliant, and I’m glad we have the pro shot of the concert to rewatch now!

[@katiedavies8999]

Carrie’s voice is just breathtaking

[@rubyo1171]

i loved this!! my favourite bootleg ever is acc the ‘little fall of rain’ bootleg from this same 2013 taping. i get cHiLLs

[@farrahaliceblack7453]

This is so surreal but heartwarming. I've watched you from before you played Eponine, and when you got cast I went to London to see Les Mis. It was the first musical I ever saw live, and I absolutely fell in love. It inspired me to persue theatre myself, and as of this year I've just graduated from a drama degree with first class honours! I can't believe how much has changed in seven years, but I also like seeing you where you are know, knowing I'm now not far off the age you were when you played her. I get excited when you say that the girl in this video may as well be a completely different person, because now I cannot wait to see who I am seven years from now! 🖤🖤🖤

[@hollyisblue]

Omg, the accent change! Only a few seconds in but that cockney "home" in "without a home, without a friend"

[@imaplateoftoast]

i saw her live as Eponine about 6 or 7 years ago. it was amazing. it remains to date the only time i've cried while watching a theatre production.

[@IsThisJustFANTAsea]

Keep with this series, babes. See how much there is to appreciate about yourself c; Also I love analyzing performances bonus when it's a self reflection/time capsule.

[@maddietillem6778]

I was just watching some of your old videos (follow me Friday!), and I agree you've changed so much! But what I love, is that you're still the same Carrie. Still crazy talented, funny (though your sense of humor has changed), caring, and thoughtful. I love it when we see those little reminders in your videos. It's amazing to go back and see that excited, energetic, somewhat innocent, lighthearted girl you were. I gotta admit, I sometimes miss it. You've come so far, and while your content and camera presence has changed with age and experience, you are still just as entertaining, honest, real, and relatable as you were 9 years ago and you will always be an "honorary big sister" to so many of us. Young Carrie would be so proud of you today.

[@kirstyhall2604]

Wow! Before she mentioned it I noticed that her accent has changed and it has. A lot.

[@daniB70]

Bootlegs are definitely a double edged sword… Thank you for being real and honest about your feelings as to them… and thank you for sharing your bits of behind the scenes info, i’m such a goober for stuff like that...💜

[@RetroMinnie87]

This was a great video. Les Mis is my favorite musical and I started watching your channel while you were still playing Eponine (which was so cool!). I love hearing all these behind-the-scenes comments and it was wonderful seeing/hearing your performance from so long ago as I have never seen you perform Eponine. You were fantastic! Also, I just have to say, I miss the revolve!! It makes me so sad that Les Mis has fully switched over to the non-revolve version everywhere. It just looses something and one of the most beautiful moments in the show (Enjolras revealed laid out over the red flag on the barricade with that beautiful swell of music) is now gone. Makes me sad. Hopefully they will bring it back one day.

[@Zara-so6xc]

The first time I saw Heathers I had such an overwhelming emotional reaction to this song (I was in the first 3 rows so sorrryyy). I was in a very unhealthy relationship and this song made me realise that I could say no to being treated badly. This song and your performance of it, taught me so much in just 2 minutes so thank you.

[@yee-raplantar-maximoff4318]

Wrong video but good point

[@blissfuldreamer06]

This was actually incredibly interesting! Thanks for chatting through it

[@naomiarmstrong6601]

You look like a baby! I watched your videos back then and I can't believe how much you've changed!!! Love it!

[@FWilliams156]

This gave me so much nostalgia! My first ever west end show that I watched (that I remember as I saw a few as a young child) was seven years ago with you as pontine. This takes me back and I have goosebumps. it is like I have captured a memory from being 12 years old again

[@cijmo]

I saw you just a few months after my mum died so I was in perfect line to cry my eyes out at everything and the one thing that I ask of Eponine (aside from the kick ass songs of course) is to sell me on how miserable she is during that song. Not just emotional but like it's a cold, drizzly night where it's so perfect in her head but reality is just...shite. So, the transition during 'and I know...it's only in my mind" and she goes to feeling cold and miserable is what sells it and you nailed it!

[@KateCrayford59]

I recently used this song as a dramatic monologue for my Drama class

[@harrypotter7617]

Funny story about this exact bootleg. I watched it in about March and I really don’t know what happened but the KZbin page that it was on, disappeared (I thought I had just deleted it) but in the middle of an online maths lesson it suddenly started playing. I was really confused and my brain just thought “wait that’s Carrie” so i tried to find the tab that it was on (I checked both desktops) but it had completely disappeared! I tried as hard as possible to find it but I couldn’t so I had to write a slightly odd comment in the chat box of our maths zoom lesson saying “I’m really sorry miss but my computer is playing les mis at me and I can’t stop it so could I restart my computer quickly” and she thought I was joking and just trying to get out of the lesson so I had to turn my mic on to prove that my computer was not ok in front of my whole maths class😂 After restarting the computer it just stopped but at really random moments it would just start playing (really loudly too) even though I kept restarting my computer and after a while I realised it stops just like how it starts (completely randomly) so I would have to just sit there listening to it on a loop till it stopped so I didn’t loose my work but most of the time it was louder than my lesson so I missed quite a lot but I’m definitely not complaining it could have been much worse than your voice 😂 (my computer is quite old and was definitely ready to die but I’ve cleared out some storage and it’s stopped now. I wonder what happened) 😂🤔🤔

[@agathedeschodt2118]

It was a decade ago! So glad you watched makes me miss your Eponine and wish I could be watching Les Mis again! 🥰

[@accountforwastingtime]

It really does feel like so much has happened in the past 7 years, it's really crazy and yet...that just doesn't seem like it's been that long of a time! I absolutely adored this video! When I saw some of those old performances pop up I had hoped you would do something like this. I'd love to see a watch back of some of your older vlogs. Your accent has definitely changed too! I think your accent, how you speak and present yourself, all of that was bound to change as you got more into professional theater- and more popular on youtube. I'm really jealous you have all this footage to look back on...when I was 20 I still had a flip phone lol so there's the VHS home movies version of me, then like no footage until I started recording myself like, playing different instruments.

[@qthecats]

When the clip started, all I could think was how young 20 year old Carrie sounded! And I love the thing about the blue ribbon that's such a lovely detail

[@talkofthestage6053]

Carrie that recording made me tear up! You’re so talented 😭

[@rosadiaz1739]

I love this video so much and I remember seeing this bootleg a couple months ago haha carrie has always been unbelievably talented

[@GioGrillo04]

Absolutely loved this video and your comments!! Would love to see you react to other of your performances, Carrie!

[@marthamilky]

Thank you for walking us through all the things you thought about and choices you made, it was fascinating! I love this, what a gift!!

[@brendal3676]

This was lovely to watch you reflect on the performance! I remember seeing the I Dreamed A Dream video way back when and being so so excited for you to take on that role. Watching you as a creator then really is like watching a whole different creator now, and that time seems like a whole different era of both your life and mine. It’s been a wonderful journey of growth and change since, and I’m still here for all of it. Xx