Watch James Earl Jones Read Kurt Vonnegut's Letter Urging High-School Students to Create Art & Make Your Soul Grow
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James Earl Jones and Kurt Vonnegut may seem different culturally, yet both are distinguished by their voices—Jones as Darth Vader and Vonnegut through his written narrative.
Vonnegut encourages young artists not to seek money or fame but to engage in the practice of their art to discover their inner selves and allow their souls to grow.
He assigned teenage fans to write a six-line rhymed poem but urged them to keep it to themselves, emphasizing the process over public validation.
In his message to students, Vonnegut emphasized that the act of creating—whether it’s music, poetry, or any form—is primarily about personal discovery and growth.
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