I now know that to do a worthwhile family history I must interpret the past without falling into either demonizing or unquestioning acceptance. . . . As a playwright, what I object to right now is any form of fundamentalism, whether it's nationalistic, religious or ethnic. . . . I think it is ridiculous - and fundamentalist, by the way - to say that I am not changed by the culture around me.

The West believes the East, deep down, wants to be dominated, because a woman can’t think for herself

I'm happy. Which often looks like crazy.

Now I see -- we are always most revolted by the things hidden within us.

Well, there's no guarantee of failure in life like happiness in high school.

It's the stories that make my heart beat faster ...those are the ones to write about

Ive studied Chinese in college, but basically, Im not bilingual.