Molly Pace

"It's an escapsim thing for me...I remember feeling shit at times, being stressed at times, or being emotional and just going to a dance class and you're suddenly not you anymore, you're a body in a movement, a part in a machine that creates something beautiful and it doesn't matter what you bring in - my dance teacher was like, "you leave that behind now we're dancing". And you could feel whatever you wanted at that time. And acting's the same. I'm really nervous in myself, but when I do public speaking I still pick up on that acting thing..."

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20 May 2017: In a weird turn of events, Molly Pace and I actually talked to each other. For the past four years (three of which were spent as roommates) we have simply coexisted in silence but I finally got her to speak to me. She said she'd only do it if we recorded it so naturally, I obliged. Have a listen to what is such a profound and interesting chat with one of the best people I have ever met ever.

Reflections on My Conversation: I said goodbye to my roommate from first year and best friend yesterday so forgive me if this reflection is either highly emotional or the exact opposite because I'm trying not to cry. It didn't surprise in the slightest that Molly's interview was so personable, funny, poignant, and wise. I listened back to it maybe 4 or 5 times and just sat in awe thinking, "I can't believe my best friend is this incredible." One of my favourite things about Molly is that she never takes anything too seriously and I mean that in a way that speaks to her youthfulness and desire to find the fun in everything she does. I have taken some serious notes on her behaviour and have learned so much from that. Just have fun! Be silly and young and enjoy life! But we also talked about more harrowing things in this interview and for that I commend Molly on her candour and bravery. It's tough to admit to others and even tougher to admit to yourself when things are wrong or when you're down but Molly spoke about self confidence and internal conflict in this interview in a way that I honestly believe would drastically help anyone going through the same thing. I always hope that my interviews might leave some kind of lasting wisdom out there in the world and they pretty much always do but Molly's is just packed FULL of wise words. From start to finish I hope you soak in everything she says. Love you Mozz.