“Satirists, be careful. In the 1931 film by Rene Clair “Vive la Liberte” a song says, “Work is freedom.” In 1940 the sign on the gates to Auschwitz said: “Arbeit macht frei.”

“The iron fettering on the gate read "Arbeit Macht Frei"."What do you think that means?" asked a man from behind them in line."Abandon hope all ye who enter here," replied Alexander."No," said Misnoy. "It means, 'Work will set you free,'""Like I was saying."Misnoy laughed. "This must be a Class One camp. For political prisoners. Probably Sachsenhausen. In Buchenwald, the engraving didn't say that. It was for more serious, more permanent offenders.""Like you?""Like me." He smiled pleasantly. "Buchenwald read, 'Jeden das Seine. To Each His Own.'""The Germans are so fucking inspiring," said Alexander.”

“Renee used to say real life was a bad country song, except bad country songs were believable and real life isn't.”

“Gallimard: You have to do what I say! I'm conjuring you up in my mind!Song: Rene, I've never done what you've said. Why should it be any different in your mind?”

“In my work I sometimes borrow Claire's nature, as well as her careful focus on the world.”

“Vive muchos años... Vive intensamente, vivelo todo... Vive por mi la vida que yo no pude vivir.Kai”