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Life Lessons from the Implosion of the Arts Industry

It kind of seems like there’s never been a worse time to be a creative.

Acting:

• Bob Iger, allegedly: “The deal signed with the actors and writers will be the last deal ever and AI will be advanced enough at the end of the contract to never bother with either group again.”

• Jerry Seinfeld: “The movie business is over”

Writing:

• Elle Griffin: “No One Buys Books”