In our country we call this type of mother love teng ai. My son has told me that in men's writing it is composed of two characters. The first means pain

joy is not just about being happy. Joy is a rigorous spiritual practice of saying yes to life on life’s terms

[G]ive nothing centrality, because writing is about continually shifting weight from one thing and moment to the other.

The rhetoric is the key to the character. It's the verbal music of the piece.

And if that isnt the truth, it would be a lie.

Traditional Islam is a mixture of all obedience to Allah, and if that requires militancy, so be it.

I'm glad that my music has helped other people as it's helped me. It makes me glad that I did what I did with my life.

I'm far too outspoken to be a woman in Puritan times.

Music was my coping mechanism. I could place myself outside my body. It humbles you.

Every man has a right to his own opinion. Every race has a right to its own action; therefore let no man persuade you against your will, let no other race influence you against your own.

The best comedy is always played straight down the middle.