What a great interview! I consider Anais to have been one of the most talented and natural actresses from the entire franchise. Perhaps when her kids are more mature they will come to appreciate the influence their mother had on the show and the fandom that surrounds it.
Currently binge-watching Degrassi Jr High for the first time in about a decade (I wasn't even born when it first aired!) and Lucy is one of the most natural characters on the show. Her part was very well-written. Degrassi Jr High/High may be almost 40 years old but it still feels very relevant and realistic to true life.
Her character was really annoying on Degrassi. But growing up in the 90s watching this, because I had no choice...my older sisters watch it..then I liked it, I had a crush on Lucy even if she's annoying. She's beautiful.👍🏻💯
I can't even remember what made me aware that this book existed, but I am currently reading it, and it is PHENOMENAL. Extraordinarily well written and introspective, she makes her very unique life story something that everyone can identify with. I am nearly finished reading it, but I'm having a very hard time putting it down before bed. If you haven't already, definitely pick this one up. By the way, I became a DeGrassi fan as an American kid living in Germany, and I wanted to be Lucy when I grew up. Still awesome, smart and gorgeous!
I am the age of your parents so I did not grow up with the Degrassi kids--never saw show and didn't know who you were. It's late in the night and I stayed up to finish your wonderful book. It is lovely and so are you. If I wasn't so tired I'd elaborate. Content,writing style most readable, personality, honesty, survival, Appreciation and empathy, modesty All of the above. I identified with the conflicts and resolutions. Stay well.
