“Give them your brains, girl, never your guts.”

“Yes, you are a different person. Never give up! You will learn to do things for your brain instead of relying on your brain to do them for you.”

“Guts are important. Your guts are what digest things. But it is your brains that tell you which things to swallow and which not to swallow.”

“Pianos, unlike people, sing when you give them your every growl. They know how to dive into the pit of your stomach and harmonize with your roars when you’ve split yourself open. And when they see you, guts shining, brain pulsing, heart right there exposed in a rhythm that beats need need, need need, need need, pianos do not run. And so she plays.”

“To realize that we are just a breath away from eternity takes a lot of guts and brain power. So, spend your breath wisely.”

“Give your brain a break and read a book.”