“I am really interested in the way we relate to time. In particular, th...” — Ruth Ozeki Quote

“I am really interested in the way we relate to time. In particular, the way readers and writers talk to each other. Casting your voice out into the future is very beautiful to me.”

“For me, writing is a way of thinking. I write in a journal a lot. I'm a very impatient person, so writing and meditation allow me to slow down and watch my mind; they are containers that keep me in place, hold me still.”

“Fiction is an elemental force, which has the power to shape reality in its own image - or images, I should say - because reality, like light, exists not only as a single point or particle, but also as an array of possibilities.”

“I think if an actor is right for a role, casting sees that, and the words that are on the page, depending on how it's written, can really help your character develop.”

“I've been in charge all my damn life, but executive producing is teamwork. You're involved with every aspect of the production, from casting to locations, everything.”

“The casting couch exists in every business where there is power dynamics and manipulation.”