Especially when you're faced with hard times, you need to remember that life is either tragedy or comedy. For me, that's what the magic is. Life has remarkable, surprising moments that get you through the hard times.

Human can surprise you sometimes. An unpredictable species, Homo sapiens

Growing up gorilla is just like any other kind of growing up. You make mistakes. You play. You learn. You do it all over again.

It's hard to put into words. Gorillas are not complainers. We're dreamers, poets, philosophers, nap takers.

I always tell the truth, Stella replies. Although I sometimes confuse the facts.

With enough time, you can get used to almost anything.

They think I'm too old to cause trouble. Old age is a powerful disguise.