You know who my gods are, who I believe in fervently? Herman Melville, Emily Dickinson - she's probably the top - Mozart, Shakespeare, Keats. These are wonderful gods who have gotten me through the narrow straits of life.

'Hansel and Gretel' is one of the scariest stories ever written! Psychotic mother; stupid, inane father.

I became a set designer for opera. I'm a great opera buff, I love classical music, and I needed a time-out.

There should be a place where only the things you want to happen, happen.

Sipping once, sipping twice, sipping chicken soup with rice.

I have this idiot name tag which says 'controversial.'

What is the point of it all? Not leaving legacies. But being ripe. Being ripe.