When it was suggested that I write a memoir I said, 'I'm not old enough. I'm not distinguished enough.' But I went home and sat down to write, and the material for the book just came flooding into my hands.

When we clear the physical clutter from our lives, we literally make way for inspiration and 'good, orderly direction' to enter.

Any little bit of experimenting in self-nurturance is very frightening for most of us.

Making art is an act of faith.

But do you know how old I will be by the time I learn to really play the piano / act / paint / write a decent play?" Yes . . . the same age you will be if you don't.

I am a gate for God to accomplish great things. Through me and with me, new Life enters the world.

Survival lies in sanity, and sanity lies in paying attention...the capacity for delight is the gift of paying attention.