I was a lot younger - when I wrote Water Lilies. I was like 26. It felt so natural to write about adolescence.

I think all movies are political. The ones that are not political intentionally are the worst, and have the worst politics, I think.

I like the idea of a trilogy. It's cool. I like the word. When you do four, the word isn't cool - not as cool.

I want to try different genres. I think I'll still be looking at a strong female character in the center, and identity struggle and transformation.

Being in a group is a way to actually to speak up, and define yourself in the comfort, and the complexity of the group.

I like to work around identification for the audience, and when there's a grown-up or a moral figure or something like that, people tend to go there.

I am redeemed and saved by grace.

I don't wish that I didn't have the screaming girls.

Turn down the noise. Reduce the speed. Be like the somnolent bears, or those other animals that slow down and almost die in the cold season. Let it be the way it is. The magic is there in its power.

I'm very representational some of the time, and a little all of the time. But when you're painting out of your unconscious, figures are bound to emerge.

The last word should be the last word. It is like a finishing touch given to color; there is nothing more to add. But what precaution is needed in order not to put the last word first.

Resentments are hardened chunks of anger. They loosen up and dissolve with forgiveness and letting go.

If we are to accomplish anything in this world, it will in equal measure be due to the work and achievements of others.

The enterprise, by definition, must be capable of producing more or better than all the resources that comprise it.

You can be an artist, work hard for your work and also share while trying to create community with other artists.

Losing isn't as bad as not fighting at all.