“I have found my voice again and the art of using it...”
“I used to believe my art had to be about the things that brought me joy and gave me hope. But I learned that art can be found in all of life, even in pain. --Valentine, while in Italy (pg 267)”
“There is no doubt in my mind, that I have found out how to begin (at 40) to say something in my own voice.”
“There was a sweetness in my voice I found nauseating. I made a note to myself never to have children. Or at least not helpless children.”
“I found your nose... It was in my business again.. ( :”
“...ultimately I found my community by pursuing what I loved: writing, acting, art, coffeehouses.”