Zooey Deschanel is an actor (New Girl, Elf, 500 Days of Summer) musician (She & Him), crafter, and entrepreneur (HelloGiggles, Lettuce Grow). She tells Guy how being diagnosed with ADHD as a child affected her life and career, how the "loneliness" of the actor's life led her to songwriting and her collaboration with M Ward, and how – right before landing her biggest role – she almost quit acting. Zooey also delivers some practical tips on how to turn fear into excitement, and makes the case that regularly pursuing new creative paths makes you better at everything else.

Links from the show:

• Zooey's parents' filmographies: Caleb Deschanel • & Mary Jo Deschanel • Zooey's first instrument: the Casio SK-1Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences • in Santa Monica Scene • from Zooey's first-ever role on TV: Veronica's Closet • Zooey and Frances McDormand "Drugs & Promiscuous Sex" scene • from Almost FamousThe Go-Getter • (2007 film), how Zooey met M Ward Let's Dance • by M Ward Vincent O'Brien • by M Ward Thieves • by She & Him (Official Video), one of Zooey's favorites which she wrote in "12 minutes" • She & Him's "pandemic project," Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian WilsonNew Girl • full episodes • on Amazon • Saturday Night Live sketch - Bein' Quirky With Zooey Deschanel HelloGiggles Lettuce Grow

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