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it really is! like i know i can't say what i want about everything but certain issues, i try to let my stance be known. i do what i can and i like being up front if given the chance. it was especially in the beginning when i was just getting to know the rest of the idle members. aww, thanks. i am really content and love getting to make music as well as getting to meet so many people. we are! i adore every single one of them. like they all make me super happy and have supported me though every decision i made. they are like a second family to me.

It's admirable that even with the restrictions you're forced under, you still find ways to show what matters the most to you. You have all of my respect since I know how tough it can be when the world is watching. It's really nice to know you're in such a good headspace and your love and passion for what you do shines so bright. Sometimes in groups, you can see there's a certain divide between the members. Whenever I see you girls, there's never any of that. You all seem to really love each other and having that must be so special.

it's very exciting to know that we'll be seeing you in another project. it always worries me a little when huge shows end and the cast has to move on. not because i doubt anyone's acting abilities or their casting agent, but because i know the industry can be a bitch sometimes. that said, i'm happy to know you had a great time with it after that first week of awkwardness. thank you! i'm both excited and nervous about going on tour with my girls. it's such a massive thing and i can't wait to do it.

Thank you so much. Yeah, I think we were all a little scared. Obviously, we have faith in our own abilities, but this indsutry is tough and it can be really hard to book roles even if people do know your name. Thanks again. I feel really lucky right now. You girls deserve it. All that work you've put in since Dream Academy, it's no joke. You're going to kill it and I'll try and make it out to a show or two. I might be the oldest person in the audience, but I really want to cheer you on.

I don't know, but I'd love to find out because working with you sounds like a great time! Perhaps we need to come up with a convincing plot to persuade some casting directors to fling us together on a project.

Really? Okay, since we both like this idea, how could studios deny us? I like that. Should we maybe start hunting down scripts that require a male and female lead? We can compare what we find and then ask the studios if their willing to give us a joint audition. Someone is bound to say yes.

NAT: I've been living and learning for over thirty years. At one point does the learning begin since it seems like I never do. I'm starting to give up hope. You're right about not being able to predict this kind of thing.

Babe, it really does feel like the universe personally intervened to throw us together in Napa. I'm devastated we're not roomies, you already know I would've spent the entire night bothering you. So instead of asking whether you'll have time for me, I'm just going to assume the answer is yes and ask the important question: what are we doing first? I would love a spa day, but we can do whatever you please, your wish's my command. ( @natalicdyer )

As sad as it was to not have you as a roommate, I feel like I did steal you away for like 80% of the time and that counts for something, doesn't it? The stars aligned and I really did have the best time with you in Napa, I'm just sorry we had to go our seperate ways at end of it. That spa day could've lasted a life time and it still wouldn't have been enough. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but am I crazy of was Joe staring at you like, the whole time? I know he's a nice guy and maybe I was imagining it, but I swear, at one point I was convinced something was wrong with him.

by the end of the filming day, the peaky blinders set naturally moved into chaos, a contrast to the precision it held while the cameras were rolling. members of both the cast and crew shot in different directions from watery lane, all on their separate post-work missions. while charlie would have normally been part of the group headed off the set, natalia was visiting today, and that change was a thought he’d smiled about every time it’d entered his head throughout the day. he was still wearing his wardrobe for the production, the iconic three-piece suit and flat cap that screamed being a member of the peaky blinders, and one charlie loved wearing. and knowing natalia would be just as excited seeing it, charlie opted to delay changing out of it for the time being, instead hoping she’d arrived on set already, and focusing on looking for her. even when charlie had spotted natalia's figure too far away to see her face clearly, he knew it was her just by the way she carried herself, her natural movements that charlie swore he’d memorized even in his sleep. that was the effect of a decade of history between them. it had caused its share of awkward moments after their break up, but ultimately, charlie knew he still wanted natalia in his life, to share all the best things and hear about hers too, since it felt natural for them to be in one another’s corner. and that was the reason natalia had been one of the first people charlie called after being cast in the project, when she knew firsthand how much it meant to him and wanted to share it.

Knowing she had been one of the few trusted people Charlie had allowed himself to invite on set warmed Natalia from the inside out. There was so much shared history, so many goals achieved and battles fought together. Despite the sadness that clouded their break up, he still meant the world to her. Being on this set, knowing exactly what meant to him only filled her with pride. She rooted for his success, maybe harder than anyone else and she did so without even realising it was something she was actively doing. Not only did she know all too well how dedicated of an actor he was, but Charlie was and always has been a genuinely incredible person. He had a heart of gold and anyone who knew him could attest to it. Peaky Blinders had been a show they'd bonded over. Natalia had been there to watch him fall in love with the world as it played out on the screen. Stepping into the Birmingham set and seeing those small details come to life bloomed a sense of pride for the man she had spent years getting to know. Seeing him standing there, adorned in a striking three piece suit an familiar flat cap set waves of nostalgia flooding through her body. Excitement grew, much like the smile on her face because this was real, this had happened and by some miracle, she was there to witness it in real time. Charlie beamed with the devotion of a excitable child being gifted their favourite lego set on Christmas morning and she quietly wondered to herself if there had ever been a sight as pure as the one that stood before her.

i try to always do so. even with music, my group tries to make sure we make some sort of statement. aww, thanks. it really does at times and i try not to let that happen. i like to bring attention to certain matters that are important to me and i wouldn't let my company suppress me in that way. honestly, i think it might be due to the fact that i don't like putting myself in a box plus having the rest of idle beside me definitely helps.

I think that's probably one of the coolest things you can do as a musician, having a stance and making it known can be scary, but I love how you push through the fear. Was it hard to get to a place where you felt comfortable to do that, or was it something you knew you were going to do from the very beginning? I'm really happy for you. Not only do you make really interesting music, but you seem so content with where you are. Are you and the girls super close?

the plot of goodbye girl looks like so much fun. plus, that cast? obsessed already. what was it like working on a new set with a new cast after spending so much time doing stranger things? were you nervous at all?

Thank you so much. The cast for this particular project were amazing to spend time with and I feel very lucky I was given the chance to work with them. The expierence was different. With Stranger Things, we'd been working together so long, it felt like a family and there's a safety in that. The first week or so on new projects are always a little scary, but after the tentiom eases, things feel a lot more manageable. Congratulations, by the way. I heard about your first solo world tour. Are you excited to get out there?

coolest man ever? ahh, now that's a stretch, but i'll proudly own up to the second dad part. i love joe to pieces, that's my son. any friend of his can be a faux child of mine... just as long as you're okay with super packed holiday get-togethers and being the recipient of the occasional unsolicited dad advice. for some reason, the older i get, the more frequent that's become.

Not a stretch at all. Ask anyone and I'm sure they're all going to side with me. Joe's great, but I don't know how I feel about making him an adoptive brother of sorts... I guess it can't be too bad, he does have a whole pack of sisters to draw inspiration from. I can deal with busy holiday get togethers. I'll even bring some dishes so you don't have to carry all the weight of everyone's expectations. Yeah, I think a lot of guys your age say the same about the dad advice. Truthfully, I'll probably need your guidance anyway, so I'll be all too willing to hear you out.

oh god, you're so sweet. thank you so much and i'm happy it's had that kind of impact for you. i know i had a lot of people going there for awhile so i'm really happy i was able to pull off the surprise. if i had known it'd have this reaction, i would have released the news sooner. you better believe you'll be getting a copy before a lot of other people. it's probably going to seem like a lame answer but i did just honestly miss it. there was some moments of inspiration, too, that got me back in the studio so it was an easy transition. congratulations by the way! i thought i saw something recently about you having a new film in the works and it made my whole day to see.

You're one hell of an actress to be able to pull the wool over people's eyes the way you have. Genuinely, I had no clue, but it was such a lovely surprise and I can't wait to hear everything you've been working on. Wow, you're willing to give me early listening privileges? Really? I think I might have just died and gone to heaven. Are you sure? That's so cool of you, thank you so much. I'm really glad you decided to stay away from an early retirement for a while, the world needs you right now. I know whatever tricks you have up your sleeve are going to be worth the wait. You heard about that? Thank you so much. I'm really exciting. Getting booked in another role is always fun and I had the best time filming. I hope you enjoy it once it eventually drops.

i just like to stay busy, but within my own kind of space, you know? like make-up, fashion, instagram, being a mom... all of it is hard work but it feels easy because i'm . then there are podcasts and interviews and it's just not my comfort zone, but i'm trying to be better. my kids truly are my fucking life and whenever someone compliments my parenting, i want to cry, so thank you so much, nat. coachella was a blast but good god, the hangovers. i'm so happy that my kids' father had them for another half day after i made it back home. hmm... justin, justin, sabrina, katseye and more justin. that's about it. but it was just amazing to hang out with friends and get to unwind a bit.

I think it's amazing how you're always willing to try new things, even things that thing throws you out of your comfort zone. It really does take a lot for someone to be willing to work on the things that make them uneasy and so for that, you have my respect, but don't force yourself into situations you don't enjoy. You are allow to say no to anything that makes you unhappy. Why are you thanking me? You're the person out in the world, putting in all the work to make sure you're the best possible mom for your kids and you're doing a great job. You should be so proud of all you've accomplished. They're going to grow up and be so proud of you. I'm really happy you enjoyed your time there. You always seem to be working and it's nice you were able to enjoy the music with your friends. What are you doing now that you're back home?