Words That Changed Your Life - Grian Chatten, Derek Mahon, John O'Donoghue And More

Words That Changed Your LifeWe opened last week’s show with a clip from Hollywood actor Bill Murray talking about art. He shared a story about how, on his darkest day, he was saved by a painting in a Chicago gallery that gave him the hope he needed to keep going. We thought we’d ask our listeners if they have had a similar experience…and thus, this episode was born.We received some beautiful stories from our community about how art had saved them too. Songs, painting and, of course, poetry.We share those words with you on the show this week. Thank you to everyone who had gotten in touch, we couldn’t be more thankful.Poems from the show:Ryan’s pickJohn Cooper Clarke - The List https://store.johncooperclarke.com/products/the-luckiest-guy-aliveLeon’s pickPaul Curran - Drive https://youtu.be/5DBYB_VGCUw?is=BuPO3E_7QWtuZOr5Daniel Flynn’s pickDerek Mahon - Everything Is Going To Be Alright https://anthonywilsonpoetry.com/2012/10/06/lifesaving-poems-derek-mahons-everything-is-going-to-be-all-right/Bev Wilder’s pickJames Mooney - Stay https://www.tiktok.com/@thewanderingpaddy/video/7538889678569671959Nicola Clare’s pickJohn O’Donohue - Beannacht/Blessinghttps://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/beannacht-blessing/Laura Kenny’s pickFontaines DC - No https://genius.com/Fontaines-dc-no-lyricsSupport the showOriginal music by Matthew Keating Artwork by Paddy DowneyIntroduction by Lisa DowneyProduced by Ryan Duggins