To VUW hipsters
- Amanda Riddell
- Jun 20
- 1 min read
No, I'm not joining you. I hate academia and think your lives aren't better than mine. I don't need a PhD to be a great composer, and it might even be a hindrance. Overthinking is my problem. I don't need more lessons in overthinking. - You know, before all this weed activism, I had a vibrant social life, and many of you were a part of it. What changed? The misinformation campaign from my enemies: that's what ruined my reputation. Standing up to it has restored my reputation to some extent, but there's still identity thieves that are actively ruining my business reputation by sending random emails. Yes, I'm crazy, but believe me that I've told the police about the obvious shit that's been going on in 2025. I'm focused on the opera, Beyond Trans and my book, so if someone purporting to be me is discussing other projects, then it's a fraud. I'll begin discussing The Plaything and the South Island tour for real when I inherit.