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yan-yan's avatar

ivy!! you're writing is incredible! sometimes when i'm bored i'll scroll through your letterboxd because i can't get enough of the way you manipulate words. i'm so glad i get to read this essay. as a native new yorker who has never stepped foot in L.A. i've always felt a kindred spirit to tinsel town. nyc and L.A. are mirror images, opposite sides of the same coin each other foils or something, whatever, who knows. all i do know is that you have spoken to me with this essay... i think i'll keep it in my head forever. thank you for publishing this <3 i hope you write more

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addie's avatar

i am so so so enamored by the fact that you write in the exact same manner you talk. your writing is so striking and i swear i can feel every piece that you describe ur imagery is incredible and the tone of this is so perfectly nostalgic and bitter holy fuck i love every word of this

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Lexi C's avatar

haim reference in title!!

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amanda's avatar

if usc rejected you for THIS essay no wonder i didn't get in. this is phenomenal.

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Marwa's avatar

Your writing makes me feel some type of way. I love it. You will come far in life

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Fear & Loathing In Paris's avatar

please write more !! waiting zzz

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Brandon Singer's avatar

resplendent. a feast and complementary desert for the eyes! i sound like a fucking blurb but i’m trying to encapsulate the overwhelming praise associated with them, because that is what i feel. you are a superhuman.

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Sam Kasmin's avatar

It's my dream to write and direct films. Often, I wish that LA is in my future. I also often hope it isn't.

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Sara Vafa's avatar

this is the most beautiful thing i’ve ever read

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F.D.'s avatar

awesome

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Maya's avatar

this is wonderful thank you for sharing

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Your name....'s avatar

I need more of this. I am enamored.

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riley's avatar

you should do more.

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Gina's avatar

I love how you write.

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Lauren's avatar

So good

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