The Australian musician has gone from indie darling to global star,but she’s still uneasy in the limelight and wracked with self-doubt – even self-hate
Many people approach US customs officers with an unreasonable sense of guilt. But it must beget been writ large on Courtney Barnett’s face when she handed over her O-1 visa to the officer at Chicago O’Hare International Airport at the beginning of her 2014 tour. “Are you any valid? he demanded.“Not really,” she replied. “Just giving it a go.” He glared through the glass. “You’re supposed to be an ‘alien of extraordinary ability’. Why should I let you in?”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com