“I don't understand a way to work other than bold-facedly running towards failure.”

“Theater is a space where you cross over from everyday life, because there are real people in that moment moving in front of you - you're being invited to believe in a story and cross that bridge.”

“It's not the normal way to look at things but I experienced death at a really young age and because of that it's been part of my mental landscape that death is really very possible.”

“We've enshrined the purity, sanctity, value, and importance of bringing children into the world, yet we don't discuss death. There used to be an enshrined period where mourning was a necessary part...”

“If you age with somebody, you go through so many roles - you're lovers, friends, enemies, colleagues, strangers; you're brother and sister. That's what intimacy is, if you're with your soulmate.”

“Who would want a face that hasn't seen or lived properly, hasn't got any wrinkles that come with age, experience and laughter? Not me, anyway.”

“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”

“If I am going to be drownedif I am going to be drownedif I am going to be drowned, why, in the name of the seven mad gods who rule the sea, was I allowed to come thus far and contemplate sand and t...”

“I'm an Earth ecstatic, and my creed is simple: All life is sacred, life loves life, and we are capable of improving our behavior toward one another. As basic as that is, for me it's also tonic and ...”

“A little tranquil lake is more significant to my life than any big city in the world”

“Something amazing happens when you're in love and don't give a damn about what day it is anymore.”

“I cant tell you anything about yourself you dont already knowWAITunless you dont know youre an incredibly freaking amazing person with boundless gifts to sharethen I can tell you that.”

“There are only three things that can kill a farmer: lightning, rolling over in a tractor, and old age.”

“Old age is no place for sissies.”

“Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.”