Whatever Works

Whatever Works

going through hell, keeping going

on art, grief, and the emotional heroism of just bloody keeping on making your work

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Naomi Alderman
Nov 23, 2025
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I went to a Paul McCartney concert in Hamilton, Ontario on Friday night. He played for THREE STRAIGHT HOURS without a break, at the age of 83. Though at times his voice cracked a bit that really just made it all more emotional. He’s extremely 83-years-old-hashtag-goals: full of energy, clearly enjoying himself, charming and properly funny.

I’ve had the t…

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