“To dance is to reach for a word that doesn't exist,To sing the heartsong of a thousand generations,To feel the meaning of a moment in time.”
“I’ve learned what ‘classical’ means. It means something that sings and dances through sheer joy of existence.”
“My belief is that 'recluse' is a code word generated by journalists... meaning, doesn't like to talk to reporters...”
“The weapons an author has at her disposal are flawed. There are words that feel shapeless and overused. Love, for example. I could write the word love a thousand times and it would mean a thousand different things to different readers.”
“If the word doesn't exist, invent it; but first be sure it doesn't exist.”
“God. Love. People use words all the time. Doesn't mean they agree on their meaning. It doesn't mean they've thought through what they mean when they use them.”