joan joan joanā¦. what can i say about miss didion, my folk hero, the 1960sā joan of arc? the it-girl for those more realistically inclined and the girl who knew all the secrets before any of us did. my spiritual guide, my best friend who i never met. she is elliott smith and i am phoebe bridgers writing punisher. iām lucky i live in a time where i can read every single one of joanās works.