One gets wrapped up in reacting to ones own reputation, which can be a kind of trap.

My starting point was the search for my identity in foreign places, in places where I am estranged from myself.

If we have too much clarity, we might not be compelled to continue searching for new ideas.

For me, staying in place might mean staying with my own thoughts, even if the body keeps traveling. I might be experiencing new things, but I'm also here, with myself.

When I first started working it was as if I didn't understand myself. The fact that I didn't understand myself was tied up with not understanding where I came from, where I began.

One of the first issues I dealt with was the struggle to find a language, to find my own words.

I never give too much thought to the idea of universality.

I am a socialist, so I am not worried about socialism. I am worried about dictators who are putting everyone into a socialist state for their own benefit.

When I visit new places, I like to see the markets.

Consciously or unconsciously, we are all striving for perfection.

I will explain You why I'm a dreamer, because in my dream everything is possible and I'm always positive nothing bad will happen in my dream only love is there with me.Jan Jansen

Identifying your feelings can help you explain your reactions

Magic's never what you expect it to be, but it's often what you need.

Theatre should be a taxing experience: the greatest achievement of a writer is to produce a character who creates anxiety.

There comes a time in each life like a point of fulcrum. At that time you must accept yourself. It is not any more what you will become. It is what you are and always will be.

A smart girl leaves before she is left.

Master Alfred de Musset says great artists have no country. They have also no world! They belong to the space, to the universe, to anything infinite!

Painting is founded on the heart controlled by the head.

With complete consecration comes perfect peace.