Before I get to the crux of this statement, I would like to make it clear that I am very aware and appreciative of the fact that I am in an exceedingly fortunate position, and that the following issues are indeed good problems to have — even more so now that we are in the grips of a global pandemic and a cratering economy which have left millions unemployed. With that crucial context, here is the big news from my little world.

Michael DiMartino and I recently chose to leave Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the series he and I created together in 2002. We will have no involvement in the project moving forward. This is probably the most difficult decision I have ever made. But there is no doubt in my mind it was absolutely the right choice.

This really hurts. It hurts because while they were singing for me, they battled their own demons. And it hurts because I couldn't reciprocate the love they've shown me.

To Jonghyun, Sulli and Hara:

I'm sorry we failed you.

I thank you. I love you.

Sho and Arrietty´s secret garden