Ryan Adams Gives New Raleigh an Update

New Raleigh first broke the story that Ryan Adams had a forthcoming book. A post that received national attention from the big music and entertainment blogs.  Mr. Adams, the thoughtful native son, stopped by that article this morning and left an existential comment musing over the purpose of art criticism and his relationship with the media.  While we can’t prove or disprove that it was in fact written by Ryan Adams, the content seems genuine and it is well worth the read. 

well,
i worked very very hard on my new book of prose. three years exactly, three years during the wonderful time, the eye-opening and heartwarming time I have experienced since I started helping myself try and be a litte more realistic about my goals, my life, and what does and DOES NOT work for me.
my relationship to the press and media by the way is not a TWO WAY STREET-
i do not get up and court the press. i suppose i work my ass off and i continue to KEEP THE FAITH in making art, sharing idea’s and yes, even attempting to become a better person in spite of what I know now is a rather sometimes bitter, always awkward public who nameless and faceless will trash me no matter what my efforts.
still,
what is so wrong for me to work hard to realize my dreams and make art- ZERO
and
as a human being on earth should i also be entitled to look for a real and long standing love that nurtures me with someone who feels i also support and nurture them-
YOU FUCKING BET
onward and into new days with bright lovely things to discover, and a mindful eye on those who also need to know,
‘despite so much negativity in the world,
we should all be fearless against doubt and nay-sayers if we want to share our lives, so that we might know each other better here on earth, in our brief time together.
it is a WONDERFUL place if you let it.
XX
Ryan Adams,
currently mystified by Harvard Square and the wonders of Cambridge