“I am not a storyteller . . . not like the others. I only have one tale to tell.”

“I will tell a thrilling tale of intrigue,” said Queen Noor. “So thrilling that you might think yourself to be in the presence of a fine, traveling storyteller.”

“Good storytelling is one thing rural whites and Indians have in common. But native Americans have learned through harsh necessity that people who survive encroachment by another culture need story to survive. And a storytelling tradition is something Plains people share with both ancient and contemporary monks; we learn our ways of being and reinforce our values by telling tales about each other.”

“We're all storytellers. We choose to tell ourselves the kind of tale we want to hear.”

“As a storyteller, I appreciate a great tale. As a cat lover, I appreciate a great tail.”

“I remove my wedding rings and put them in the jewelry box. So many others have done this. I am not the only one. I am not the only one. But here, I am the only one.”