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My inspiration often comes from people telling me that my posts have helped them. I write about difficult subject matter - including ableism, discrimination, disability rights and living with chronic illness. It can often feel like shouting into a void.

When someone tells me a post resonated - or that it put into words everything they’ve been feeling but couldn’t say - that’s a HUGE source of inspiration.

I’m also inspired by music - especially showtunes. There’s something about the way they’re written and the amount of emotion in the songs that always brings me back to the page.

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You didn't mention a favorite showtune, and you know I want to know.

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Ha! That’s impossible! There’s just too many! I’m a total geek for anything Sondheim. Les Miserables was my first and probably my favourite - I’ve always been an Eponine girl. RENT got me through the death of my Mom and I love to rock out to Out Tonight. Adored Next to Normal, Spring Awakening and Newsies as well. There are very few musicals I don’t like!

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OH MY GOD. I have adored Eponine forever. Are we twins??

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Woohoo! Go Team Epo! I actually got to cover the broadway revival of Les Mis as a theatre critic. Met the whole cast! And Rebecca Caine (original cosette in London) is a dear friend. She took me on a picnic in Regent’s Park in London and sang to me like a Disney princess!

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