When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.

I have suckled the wolf's lip of anger and I have used it for illumination, laughter, protection, fire in places where there was no light, no food, no sisters, no quarter.

I am not only a casualty, I am also a warrior.

I learned so much from listening to people. And all I knew was, the only thing I had was honesty and openness.

I am very, very happy for Alice Walker.

Next time, ask: What's the worst that will happen? Then push yourself a little further than you dare.

If what we need to dream, to move our spirits most deeply and directly toward and through promise, is discounted as a luxury, then we give up the core -- the fountain -- of our power, our womanness; we give up the future of our worlds. (From "Poetry is Not a Luxury")