I realized that if what we call human nature can be changed, then absolutely anything is possible. From that moment my life changed.

We feel the urge to tell the truth as we see it. But we should try to accomplish this without judgemental condemnations that hurt others. Again, when we remember that what we perceive in another is a reflection of ourselves, we become less judgemental. So when we freely express harsh judgement of another, we are in effect talking about those aspects of ourselves that trouble us the most.

Then come the lights shining on you from above. You are a performer. You forget all you learned, the process of technique, the fear, the pain, you even forget who you are you become one with the music, the lights, indeed one with the dance.

I've always thought I was looking for myself whenever I traveled. Like a journey anywhere was really a journey through myself.

In some ways, America has grown up to be a masterpiece of self-concern.

Some people think I look like a sweet potato, I consider myself a spud with a heart of gold.

I have a lot of friends who come and stay, and we talk about the world.