At sixteen I get drafted. When I read the draft notice, I cry. Not because I'm a coward - I'm not afraid of anyone. But I don't want to kill or be killed.

I sell myself for the highest price. Exactly like a prostitute. There is no difference.

At sixteen I get drafted. When I read the draft notice, I cry. Not because I'm a coward - I'm not afraid of anyone. But I don't want to kill or be killed.

I am dying of hunger.

I am your fairy tale. Your dream. Your wishes and desires, and I am your thirst and your hunger and your food and your drink.

I am not the Jesus of the official church tolerated by those in power. I am not your superstar.

People who do not see the terrible things therefore do not see the beautiful things, either.