I know from an early age that I'm very comfortable in front of people. When I was a young girl, I'd love giving book reports.

I have vague memories, like impressions on glass plates.

All I've ever wanted, since I was a child, was to do something wonderful.

I have loved books all my life. There is nothing more beautiful in our material world than the book.

All I've ever wanted to do was create freedom.

When you do controversial work, you're going to upset a certain amount of people.

Usually when I go to a place for the first time, unless there's something historical or spectacular that nature has to offer, the first thing I like to do is see what's on the minds of the people.