...that realisation that I was the oddity, the statistical probability, life was predictable.

Who cares for Algebra?Who delights in solving math?I only want to live my lifeAlong the creative path.

Circumstance points to deeper meaning.

True, the initial ideas are in general those of an individual, but the establishment of the reality and truth is in general the work of more than one person.

Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.

I don't recall having any self-awareness about the intricacy of my stories.

I like words. And I always learn a few new ones when Father gets angry. I shouldn't neglect my education, now should I?

It can feel like an invasion of privacy, involving an employer in a personal matter.

Be grateful for good breaks and kind favors but don't count on them.

You don't want to OD on improvisation.

If we would mend the World, we should mend Ourselves; and teach our Children to be, not what we are, but what they should be.