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Cord Jefferson's creativity is fueled by mental health

2023/3/6
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Cord Jefferson discusses his journey in the entertainment industry, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and the subjective nature of art. He shares insights on dealing with failure and maintaining a sense of self-worth despite industry setbacks.

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Television writer Cord Jefferson has written for the kind of shows that crack hearts open. From The Good Place to Watchmen, Station Eleven to Master of None, Cord has spent his career wrangling human emotions in the writers’ room – but also in his own life. In this episode, Cord speaks about the connection between his personal life and his creative work, how he thinks about vulnerability in making art and why he thanked his therapist in his acceptance speech for his first Emmy. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts)