Question: You’re 21-years-old, a young adult writing mature adult literary fiction. Imaj: Yes, I feel creativity is an ageless thing.

You are amazing, " she said. "And you make a very handsome elephant.

There are a thousand excuses for failure but never a good reason, "-Mark Twain

The quicker you resolve the problems with banks and there's transparency in that process, the faster they recapitalize and are able to make investments.

When I was outed, it was like, That's done.

Bless you, my darling, and remember you are always in the heart - oh tucked so close there is no chance of escape - of your sister.

I really do feel now that the way I dress onstage and for work is a true reflection of my own sense of style as well.

The true Filipino is a decolonized Filipino.

The cost of living keeps going up, although death is surprisingly affordable.

On my early trips to London and Paris, in 2009, I started to shift to more wide-brimmed felt hats similar to Borsalinos and Stetsons.

We are given up to those gods, those monsters, those giants, — our thoughts.