For Zola, as for Huysmans, nature itself is uncanny because it is the domain of the feminine, a domain that is constitutionally defective, lacking, even pathological.

Huysmans takes the old trope of moon-as-woman and replaces its romantic connotations with decadent ones: the moon here is woman as clamorous lunatic, as convulsive epileptic.

Good talent needs a showcase to prove its worth.There are many cases across the world across arts where good and talented artists have disappeared bcz no one saw them.

Believe in yourself and great things will happen.

So let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself - nameless unreasoning unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.

My grandmothers apartment had significance for me, even as a child, and I was fascinated by that world that was disappearing.

More than one side? You're Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Jackass!

You do not pursue potential conflict unless you hold power over your foe.

The biggest thing as I have gotten older is the calmness that's come over me.

We are so excited for what's next. I think that's what I love most about it, the energy and the excitement that comes from that.

I am so territorial, that [from the start] I just felt like whatever I was gonna do I was gonna write it myself, its my personal preference to always be in control of everything I do in life.

The people that I see on the street, they treat me more as a human being and not just an icon or a football player.