What is the best thing that I love about my work?

Writing and acting are a vocation, a calling that begins deep within my soul. My upcoming memoir, Childless – A Woman and a Girl in a Man’s World is an encounter with the unknown, a journey into the underworld, a path that leads to discovery and rebirth, through my innate ability to submit to an openness to be acted upon, a predisposition to receive the spiritual message of creation. Such is the importance of creativity in my life. The exploration of the soul and the sharing of the knowledge that I receive from the descent into the abyss are my contributions to humanity.

What is my idea of happiness?

Freedom to be me, all of me. A connection to source and essence, a profound understanding of being one with all. Beauty is happiness, a life of purpose and love. Happiness is kindness and good food! Happiness is this great question, because it has painted itself into a smile on my lips by the simple recollection of it.

What is my greatest fear?

To not stand in my power… that would be a sad existence.

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?

I am a work in progress. I do not deplore myself anymore. A shortcoming of mine is not valuing myself, giving away my power, trusting too easily.

Which living persons in my profession do I most admire?

I admire Margaret Atwood, Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Vicky Noble.

What is my greatest extravagance?

Carving out the life that works for me, nonconforming.

On what occasion would I lie?

I prefer silence over lies.

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?

Having to divest my time from creativity to the necessary, but more practical aspects of work tied to the business of writing and acting.

When and where was I the happiest, in my work?

While writing my memoir.

If I could, what would I change about myself?

I am change, and I’m beautiful!

What is my greatest achievement in work?

Not censoring myself. Stepping off the conventional narrative, paving my own path, one that is true to me, not to what or whom I’m told I should be.

Where would I most like to live?

I have lived everywhere I have wanted to live – New York, London, Barcelona, Los Angeles, and Rome.

What is my most treasured possession?

My home. It is my cave, my palace, my best friend, and my wonderland.

What is my most marked characteristic?

Resilience, resourcefulness, curiosity, bravery, the mark of a heroine.

What is my most inspirational location, in my city?

In Los Angeles I am inspired when I visit the Getty Museum, in Rome I love to walk through Villa Pamphili.

What is my favorite place to eat and drink, in my city?

I love to visit my friends at Angelini on Beverly Blvd when I’m in Los Angeles. Gino’s food is heartwarming.

What books influenced my life and how?

So many. “The Master and Margarita” is my favorite classic work of fiction.

You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day?

Ludovico Einaudi.

Who is my hero or heroine in fiction?

My heroine is Mathilda by Roald Dahl.

Who are my heroes and heroines in real life?

My astrologer, my therapists, my best friend Sabina.

Which movie would I recommend to see once in a lifetime?

The Italian horror film by director Michele Soavi I starred in as a little girl, “Dellamorte Dellamore,” aka Cemetery Man.

What role play stories in my life and work?

My life is a collection of stories, and my work reflects them.

What do the words ‘You are the storyteller of your own life’ to me?

They are my bible.

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?

The many teachers I’ve had, both academic and spiritual.

Which people or companies would I like to work with?

I’m looking for a literary agent; an investor who believes in my work and wants to help me create a world around my memoir; Reese Witherspoon’s company Hello Sunshine; directors I’d like to work with: Michele Soavi, Xavier Dolan, Darren Aronofsky, Alfonso Cuaron, Michael Mohan, Sofia Coppola.

What project am I looking forward to work on?

The ones I’m working on now.

Where can you see me or my work?

Hopefully soon with the publishing of my book.

What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me?

It’s a sad condemnation. The root of the word “passion” from the Latin “passio” is to suffer, to endure. To have passion is to live because life is suffering, and those who cannot bear it run away from it to escape.

Which creative heroines should Peter invite to tell their story?

My journalist friend and colleague Josephine McKenna in Rome. My marketing manager, personal advisor, producer, writer and friend Esther Fernandez, producer, writer, director Lara Sendim. I will get back to you on this as I think of more. There are so many creative heroines that deserve to be heard.

How can you contact me?

You can reach me on my Instagram account @fabiana_formica

You can pre-order a copy of my memoir, Childless – A Woman and a Girl in a Man’s World on this link: https://bit.ly/childlessbook