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Legacy thoughts

  • Writer: Amanda Riddell
    Amanda Riddell
  • Oct 31, 2024
  • 1 min read

Well, I think the Dakumentary pretty much sets me up as the Howard Ashman of the AI revolution. All that mix of traditional stuff with the cutting-edge animations. As for my reputation: well, I think it's probably more significant internationally than it is in New Zealand. Like, here, people like my pop stuff more, but overseas people are more into the operas. But I'd also say that since I came on the scene, musicals are suddenly cool again.

 
 
 

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