I love the idea of species fluidity, I guess, the sense of the maiden inherent in the swan or seal, the youth inherent in the bear or deer. After all, human beings are animals.

What was the good of dreaming of adventure if you turned your back on the first one that came your way?

Poetry, for me, conveys the essence of narrative rather than its particulars.

I've always loved stories of animals and birds that can appear to be human, just by taking off their skins or their feathers.

Aren't we most aware of our animal natures when love or hunger or hatred burns through reason and encourages us to do exactly what we desire to do, with frequently tragic results?

The fact that I seem to prefer seals over any other animal brides is something I hadn't actually realized until this moment. Perhaps it's because there's a lot of very cool folklore about it.

I can't rhyme for little green apples. What I can do is scan and make patterns.

Not all animal brides are doomed. Not all men are greedy or violent or possessive.

His mama beat him with an ugly stick so hard, it gone straight on till his soul.

Mam said I was growing up. I felt that I was dying.

Guys always think tears are a sign of weakness. They’re a sign of FRUSTRATION. She’s only crying so she won’t cut your throat in your sleep. So make nice and be grateful.

Dreaming's great as long as you wake up now and again

You are in the field to defend the public interest, the financial truth for investors and the funds that should support the widow and the orphan.

Bach opens a vista to the universe. After experiencing him, people feel there is meaning to life after all.

Cancer softened me up. I like the old me better. I liked being angry. It made me feel strong.

I'm inspired by nature. Other artist's work is important for developing my perception.

As long as I've been playing, they never say I done anything. They always say that some white guy did it.

Sometimes a fool makes a good suggestion.

It is not a merit to tolerate, but rather a crime to be intolerant.

Violence doesn't have a race, a class, a religion, or a nationality, but it does have a gender.