saturday 9: That’s So True

---

---

1) In this song, Gracie Abrams can’t stop thinking about her ex. Who is on your mind this morning?

It’s really more of a what than a who at the moment. Coffee. Because I’ve been awake since roughly 0330, after going to sleep around 1130.

2) She wonders if she should warn his new girl about him. Think of the last time someone offered you advice. Did you take it?

Yep, and they were right.

3) She concludes her old boyfriend wasn’t worthy of her love and attention, and now sees him as “just another dude.” What is something you regret spending time on? (It doesn’t have to be a romance.)

I don’t really believe in regret. I feel like it’s easy to get mired into, and that can be damaging, as it’s impossible to change the past. Even the most negative things have helped to form who I am, and I’m okay with that.

4) On July 31, Gracie Abrams performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago. More than 100,000 attended the first day of the outdoor festival. It was sunny and 79º. Describe your perfect day (weatherwise).

In Hawai’i, sunny and warm with a nice breeze. In northern NY in the fall, cool and sunny. In northern NY in the winter, snowy but not icy.

5) Gracie’s father is J.J. Abrams, perhaps best known for directing the 2009 Star Trek movie and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Would you rather watch Star Trek or Star Wars?

I refuse to choose.

6) She is very much a 21st century artist in that she doesn’t rely on radio to introduce her music to her fans, often sharing demos on TikTok. Do you watch, or create content for, TikTok?

I watch. A lot of comedy, dad-joke creators, funny animal videos, a couple booktokkers.

7) In 2024, when “That’s So True” was released, Madonna set a record. Her free concert in Brazil drew the largest audience (1.6 million) ever. What’s your favorite Madonna song?

Favorite is a stretch, but I do like True Blue.

8) Also in 2024, former President Jimmy Carter died. In addition to his work in politics and philanthropy, Mr. Carter wrote more than 30 books. Who wrote the last book you finished?

My Queen, Mercedes Lackey. It was Take a Thief.

9) Random question: What sound stresses you out?

Man Child #3 makes this weird discordant sound with his mouth, two low tones at the same time, and I HATE IT.