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For most people, walking the circuitous path of mourning the loss of a parent is challenging.
Its been equal parts embracing of her fathers immortal legacy and the need to let go and say goodbye.
As a Carlin, Kelly is naturally predisposed to be thoughtful, analytical, and articulate.
Its a very weird thing to have a famous parent who dies.
It made me realize, Oh, Im not doing this alone.
Its a communal experience on some level.
Despite her fathers lengthy career, Kelly had no real preparation for a public life.
George was actually a very private person who deliberately shielded Kelly and her late mom Brenda from the spotlight.
It actually helped me during those first few years to connect with other people.
Everyone else just had this very particular relationship with him, which he curated.
He definitely presented only a portion of himself to the rest of the world.
The next phase for Kelly was all about creating a deeper exploration.
By the summer of 2016, Kelly felt that she was done telling her story.
I wasnt talking about him in my solo show anymore.
I wasnt doing a ton of media.
Which is fascinating to me, because I actually get to miss my dad now.
Which brings us to the car.
But its his vehicle, and I am ready to part with it and find my vehicle.
Check out the auction for Carlins BMWhere.
