Like any art, the creation of self is both natural and seemingly impossible. It requires training as well as magic.

White middle- and upper-class men have a longer journey to go than many people.

It is essential that men start being interested in and excited by how women think.

People love to hear the mistakes you've made.

Something happens to me when I witness someone's courage. They may not know I'm watching and I might not let them know. But something happens to me that will last me for a lifetime. To fill me when I'm empty, and rock me when I'm low.

Leaping away from my mistakes has propelled me forward. It has great force behind it. It makes for great storytelling.

Time has passed through me and become a song.