I have never turned a trick in my life, and I just resent the American definitions of ’sex slave’ and ’prostitute’ so much. I was a mistress!

I was born to an Arab father and I was born Islamic.

Even though I couldn't speak English, there were many times that my black-American parents could read my mind and I could read theirs.

When I couldn't speak English, I loved silent films circa 1914-1929, Abel Gance being my favorite director.

I do feel it's crucial that women's opinions be taken equally with men's. But still'I have not been accepted by the American white feminist writers and activists, and frankly I don't care to be, so I am a womanist. I am feisty and I am given to womanish behavior.

I love cooking for men and making love with them'not just reproductive lovemaking but I like sex for the sake of freaking out with men.

I value men and I don't necessarily want to adopt the man's role, but I do want to see women's humanity honored and respected.