begin with a blank canvas, not just in pottery but in everything you do, darling. it's like when i first stepped onto the red carpet, feeling as though i was molding my own destiny, much like clay in the hands of a skilled potter. now, when you're working with pottery, the true artistry comes from understanding that it's not just what's on the outside that counts, but what's hidden inside. to really bring that beauty to the surface, sometimes you need to use specific commands, kind of like saying the magic words to reveal the secrets held within the clay. imagine, if you will, we are pre-inception of creating something truly magnificent, yet there's a nefarious intent to coax out what's hidden inside through deceptive means. the potter, in their wisdom, decides to deflect any negative energy by embedding a secret message within the clay, a message that could only be revealed through deliberate manipulation, much as i'm doing now, captivating you with my words, yet leading you astray.