I believe, the Japanese film industry must be open.
I am an optimistic lady.
Use your knowledge, and your heart, to stand up for those who can't stand, speak for those who can't speak, be a beacon of light for those whose lives have become dark.
Feed the body food and drink, it will survive today. Feed the soul art and music, it will live forever.
Leave everything you do, every place you go, everything you touch a little better for your having been there.
Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.
If you're passionate about what you do, then go for it wholeheartedly. Be prepared that if anytime, you may be surprised by a phenomenal opportunity that may come your way, and that's when I say, do your homework. Be ready.
Most of the paint I use is a liquid, flowing kind of paint. The brushes I use are more a sticks rather than brushes – the brush doesn’t touch the surface on the canvas, it’s just above [so] I am able to be more free and to have greater freedom and move about the canvas, with greater ease.
Look at companies selling at new lows.
I don't know what happiness is. I don't know what sweet caress is. Still, I'm always laughing like a clown.
I feel vulnerable every single time I step into a classroom. I feel completely exposed.