I always thought that if I was popular I must be doing something wrong.

I loved the atmosphere of the dance studios - the wooden floors, the big mirrors, everyone dressed in pink or black tights, the musicians accompanying us - and the feeling of ritual the classes had.

Writing is always personal in some way but not always in a direct way.

I wasn't afraid of going places or doing new things. I would do just about anything or go anywhere. I'd get a notion in my mind and just follow it.

My name is Luka I live on the second floor. I live upstairs from you, yes, I think you've seen me before.

That said, I've never thought the fact that I'm a woman was important to my work.

Girls are crazy and mean. They don't fight fair.