Will Allison
Will Allison
Will Allison is an American novelist and editor. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Long Drive Homeand What You Have Left...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
Date of Birth22 October 1968
CountryUnited States of America
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For me to be able to reach out to other people throughout all this has been great, people want to hear from me and hear my music right now so it keeps me happy. I cherish every moment. I have a different perspective on everything now. In the end, I think it will make me a better person.
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The best musicians answer something in you when you don't even know the question.
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I started out really into musical theater. So you can imagine I was super popular. I wasn't awkward looking at all.
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Before, I just don't think we knew how much music was out there; now with MySpace, it's really opened it up. Filmmakers have so much more choice.
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At this point, I don't listen to other people too much. I'm not really that affected by anyone.
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Music has always been a great solace for me. It's still something that gives me far more joy than movies, I must say. I love movies, too. But somehow, music can transport you. There are so many different kinds of experiences you can have with music.
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Louis Jordan, I always liked him as well.
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I had the qualifications, but I was not chosen.
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But you know, I still had a dream of being able to go back home and tour.
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But I never had that commercial opportunity to be played on the radio, so how could I be popular?
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But I did that, and I created another blues scene, another something I can sing about.
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Buddy Guy finally got a break and made it. And Buddy Guy deserves it.
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And I can do the rock clubs if I have to.
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I mean, look how many musicians have come through and played beside me, and I'm workin' and they're not.