Actions are always more complex and nuanced than they seem. We have to be willing to wrestle with paradox in pursuing understanding.

It is so difficult - at least, I find it difficult - to understand people who speak the truth.

An unalterable and unquestioned law of the musical world required that the German text of French operas sung by Swedish artists should be translated into Italian for the clearer understanding of English-speaking audiences.

You always have to wrestle with chaos.

Most of the builders seem to think what we want to do can be done, or are willing to try.

I like pursuing new endeavors. That's part of the reason I wanted to direct. I like to create things. I'm a Gemini. I'm always looking for something new.