I just think she was a wonderful woman. What I think of when I think of Nina [Simone] is someone that I could relate to, who didn't want anything from me, that could relate to me because I didn't want anything from her. It was nice.

I am honest; I try to be truthful. I like people and wish us well. We are not always deserving of our own best wishes.

If you were a pure bolt of fire-cutting the skies I'd touch you-risking my life-not because I'm brave or strong, but because I'm fascinated by what the outcome would be.

Life is a process where people mix and match, fall apart and come back together.

I am ever fascinated by the human experience and by, actually, human beings.

I'm glad I understand that while language is a gift, listening is a responsibility. (U.S. poet and writer, 1943- )

Show me someone not full of herself and I'll show you a hungry person.