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How you lead your life is a piece of art so really everybody’s an artist
Thoughts on being an artist, the ways imperfection embodies beauty, algorithm slavery, the value of writing partners, and more.
Matt Ruby
Aug 9
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Pay it backward 🔙✊
Rick Rubin with Johnny Cash. François Truffaut with Alfred Hitchcock. Quentin Tarantino with John Travolta. An examination of the artistic version of…
Matt Ruby
Aug 3
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My Instagram Reel just went viral (1.3M views). Here's why that sucks.
"You get into comedy to make people laugh. Yet online, a successful joke is one that makes people fight."
Matt Ruby
Jul 27
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My Instagram Reel just went viral (1.3M views). Here's why that sucks.
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Everything is bad everywhere all at once. How is that even possible? 🤔
On the economy, kitchen appliances, The Bear, hero pvssy, Change.org petitions, sex workers, and lots more.
Matt Ruby
Jul 19
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Everything is bad everywhere all at once. How is that even possible? 🤔
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Land acknowledgements are performative BS
You can steal something or not steal it; but don't steal it and then walk around announcing that you stole it like that somehow makes it all better.
Matt Ruby
Jul 12
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Best Rubesletters of 2022 so far
On therapy, online dating, wabi sabi, abortion, George Carlin, art, psychedelics, and more.
Matt Ruby
Jul 5
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The six best curmudgeons to follow on Instagram 😤
Get a respite from all the enthusiasm and “inspiration” that dominates the 'Gram. Viva crustiness!
Matt Ruby
Jun 28
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I live next to the largest mass grave in America – and it's delightful
Inside: Quick quips, a rant about Elon, a photo essay/deep dive on the largest mass grave in America (also my neighborhood park), and interesting quotes…
Matt Ruby
Jun 21
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Wabi Sabi is rock 'n roll 👘🤘
The mistakes are the interesting parts.
Matt Ruby
Jun 15
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The magic of "I appreciate you" 🪄
People are desperately craving something you can give them for free.
Matt Ruby
Jun 7
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15 more lessons on creating like George Carlin
Part 2: Challenge everything. Reinvent yourself. Look closely at language. Pay attention to rhythm. Embrace aging. And more!
Matt Ruby
May 31
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15 lessons in comedy creativity from George Carlin
In the words of Carlin, Bill Burr, Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Maher, Roseanne Barr, etc.
Matt Ruby
May 25
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