“To be famous is to stand on a pedestal and give the world permission to tell you all your flaws.”

“The trick is finding a person whose flaws don't drive you crazy...you know...someone whose flaws you can live with...someone who can stand your flaws, too.”

“The artist stands on the human being as a statue does on a pedestal. ”

“Mad people = People who stand alone and burn.I'm attracted to them because they give me permission to do the same.”

“Know that there is a magnificent plan for your life. Love yourself, and you give this unique plan permission to unfold.”

“Perhaps you are right. In another setting it would be ridiculous, too grand. In another setting it would not happen because you are a famous woman and at best I would shake your famous hand for one second while you stepped into your car after a performance. But in this place I hear you sing every day. In this place I watch you eat your dinner, and what I feel in my heart is love. There is no point in not telling you that. These people who detain us so pleasantly may decide to shoot us after all. It is a possibility. And if that is the case, then why should I carry this love with me to the other world? Why not give to you what is yours?”