I have vague memories, like impressions on glass plates.

I came into music because I thought the presentation of poetry wasn't vibrant enough. So I merged improvised poetry with basic rock chords.

John Coltrane, he talks to god. He starts playing his solo, he might play for 14 minutes. For 14 minutes, it seems like he's talking to god, but he always takes a hold of the melody.

I have abandoned so many projects but in the '80s when I left public life to be married and have real children - I love my children and I would never sacrifice them for anything - I had to find a way to simultaneously be a mother and wife and fulfill my duties and still be true to myself as a writer.

If you don't have what you need, just rock with what you've got!

I just like living in certain atmospheres. Or I just like people as they are.

I like my time on earth. And no matter what kind of cards I've been dealt, I'm happy to be there.