I think a woman is powerless if she cannot freely claim the right to her reproductive capacity. Society can talk about anything it likes, except a woman's reproductive existence.

It is true that our skin is sort of more or less the same shade. But is it true that our skin color makes us a distinctive race? No.

In my writing I'm trying to explore the violations people commit upon each other. And the important thing isn't whether I'm angry. The more important thing is, is it true? Do these things really happen?

My writing has always been met with derision or dismissal.

People don't make changes because things are wonderful.

I think in many ways the problem that my writing would have with an American reviewer is that Americans find difficulty very hard to take. They are inevitably looking for a happy ending.

Habit gives endurance, and fatigue is the best night cap.