In 'Wild West Village', Lola Kirke reflects on her challenging upbringing as the daughter of rock drummer Simon Kirke, offering nuanced insights into her chaotic family life filled with substance abuse and boundary issues. Despite her privileged background and ongoing career in acting, including her success in 'Mozart in the Jungle', she faced deep-seated struggles with self-identity and personal demons. Now thriving in Nashville and pursuing country music, Kirke uses her essays to delve into her past while maintaining a questioning stance on her artistic identity, blending humor and poignancy in her self-reflection.
"Life's too precarious, and if you're lucky enough to try to make art as your career, it's so volatile that I feel like you have to ground yourself in yourself."
"Growing up in a chaotic family life—filled with booze and drugs—made my journey to self-identity and success both challenging and enriching."
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