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Is every moment in our life interconnected? In her story, author Jayne Tuttle, maps the series of events that have led to her being who she is today: From the devastating loss of her dear Mum, to a passionate love affair with a handsome Frenchman, and the near fatal accident that changed everything for her. All this against the backdrop of magical Paris, in an episode that challenges us all to go out and live as hard as we can.
Resources:
- Origin story for Bette Clair McMurray and the invention of liquid paper.
- Jayne studied here in Paris (for all you budding actors!)
- Connect with Jayne here.
Read Jayne’s books:
About Jayne Tuttle
Jayne Tuttle is an Australian actor and author best known for her novels, “Paris or Die” (2020) and “My Sweet Guillotine” (2022). She splits her time between the enchanting landscapes of France and her homeland, Australia. After graduating from Lecoq Theatre School, she spent over a decade in Paris, making her mark as an actor, writer, and chronicler of Parisian life in various publications. Beyond her artistic pursuits, Jayne is a proud co-owner of The Bookshop at Queenscliff, nestled in the picturesque coastal region of Victoria, Australia.
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2:09 Three excited women and three hard to control high voices.
3:43 How Jo and Jayne’s paths intersect and the moment Jo heard the news of Jaynes accident.
4:47 Jayne delves into the shocking narrative of her near-death accident, unveiling its profound impact on her life.
9:49 How on earth did 1.5 tons of elevator come to a halt? Was it Jayne’s adrenaline, fate, or perhaps a watchful maternal presence?
11:05 Jayne’s recovery and the story Jayne’s sister told her, that brought home the severity of her injury.
15:05 Jayne’s early family years as “the village idiot” and the dilemma of no longer being an only child, plus the experience of her Dad and sister becoming her caretakers after her accident.
17:47 Reflecting on the challenge of putting her beloved mother into words- Jayne discusses the intricacies of writing about grief and a woman cherished by many.
21:40 Leaving behind a life in Australia and falling into the arms of a devastatingly good-looking French man.
27:02 The impact of Paris on Jayne and the signs that lead her there and the grant, along with the grant that presented the perfect opportunity at the perfect time.
32:02 Falling in love over a cryptic crossword; how Jayne’s relationship with her husband came to be.
33:53 Origin Story of a Well-Known Thing – How Bette Clair McMurry invented liquid paper.
38:31 Feeling and navigating shame, confusion and other complicated feelings after the accident.
40:07 The crescendo question – what is it to BE Jayne Tuttle?
42:04 “Just keep going forward” – Words to live by in a crisis and life.
Meet Jo
Jo Stanley is Founder and CEO at Broad Radio – radio for women, by women. Comedian, author, MC, speaker. Co-host of The House of Wellness TV and Radio. Hope messenger. Equality warrior. Mother, wife, awesome friend.
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Say hi to Mimi
Mimi is the Author of House of Kwa, Journalist, MC, Facilitator, Keynote, Mum of four, studying to become a mindfulness mediation teacher, also did architecture at university and didn’t become an architect. Quite a good friend.
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