The romantic myth of the artist says that you are the Source. I have no illusion about that. Native Americans don't believe they are the Source. They have access to the Source. Endless access. But don't get confused.
Tori AmosIt's [a miscarriage] all very thief-in-the-night. No one really knows what to say. You go into the emergency room, you think you're going to be a mum and you walk out empty. It's all neat and tidy, there's this potential being in your life and you're empty - all cleaned up and put back together, but completely shattered.
Tori AmosIf you are a nurturing mother, and a good one, you can go to play groups, sit on the floor and play all the games, and have tea with the other mothers, but wouldn't you like to think that's not all there is? That you haven't hung up your high heels without knowing how to walk in them?
Tori AmosWhen one doesnโt want the limelight, but is also creative in developing whatever it is they are, then you can have two equal people that arenโt competing against each other. I think when you are in the same field, itโs difficult to leave it outside and not compete. Then when the doors are closed, that pervades everything.
Tori Amos