I reside in a new colony for the Chinese-singing banjo player, with a population of one. At least I have something I have to do with my life.

I believe in the old, because it shows us where we come from - where our souls have risen from. And I believe in the new, because it gives us the opportunity to create who we are becoming.

Outside your door, the world is waiting. Inside your heart, a voice is calling. The four corners of the world are watching. So travel, daughter, travel. Go get it, girl.

I really believe in the power of music.

U.S.-China relations doesn't need another lawyer.

I've noticed that the more I open up, the more I learn.

I would still describe China as a vast, invigorating puzzle that will never make sense to my western upbringing.

Hogslop is the real deal groovilicious honkin old-time string band. Guaranteed old-time awesomeness with these fellas around!

I'm, I guess you could say, the Chinese-speaking, banjo-picking girl.

For most Americans, my Chinese music feels like a novelty and it's not what it is for me.

I tried to play flute because all the pretty girls played flute.

Her fear was infectious, and though I was too young to truly know terror, I felt it in my heart and trembled.

Like a dying ember, the child in us can flare up again when we least expect it..

Nowhere have I ever heard of Satan taking the form of an avuncular hippie. No doubt he could. It just seems inefficient.

Don't talk to strangers. Sure, unless you want to meet anyone ever.

Whenever we discover a dislike in us, toward any one, we should ever be a little suspicious of ourselves.

It's fun to toy around with press stuff a little bit, because in many ways it's not a real world.

Enlightenment is when all hope disappears. Enlightenment is disappearance of hope.

I decided I wanted out because it was killing me, and I couldnt see where to go with it that wouldnt be fatal.

We should learn ... to do our best for the sake of our communities and for the sake of those for whom we pave the way.