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The conversation turns to the arts, with Owen expressing concern about the future of live performances and comedy clubs. He shares his own efforts to produce content and keep his craft alive during lockdown, emphasizing the importance of adapting to digital platforms for both artistic growth and income.
He advocates for charity events and benefit shows to support struggling businesses and individual artists, proposing a weekly series of free or low-cost shows once restrictions lift. Owen underscores that truly talented people can thrive even in adverse conditions, referencing his own work on notebooks and creative projects, like stop-motion food videos, as examples of resilience and adaptation.