I understand things that are American, for better or worse.

The more you know, the better you can imagine.

Nobody likes to see that which they've invested in disappear from the face of the earth before they've even died. This is not cool. We can now see what the landmarks, in fact are.

While most people in the arts think they have to be constantly looking forward to be edgy and creative....the real secret of creativity is to go back and remember.

Usually kids who are talented have the brashness to think they can do anything, but they don't often get the chance to see how close they can come.

I've always thought my creative life began the moment my mother called me Twyla.

This is not a pleasant route for many young people to consider. You have to be either hopelessly passionate, or very stupid.