“I wander around, get the lay of the land and try to imagine what kind ...” — James Welch Quote

“I wander around, get the lay of the land and try to imagine what kind of people would have lived there in that historical period. What would they eat? What kind of clothing would they wear? How did they shelter themselves? How did they get around?”

“My poems were just kind of all over the place. They had no focus, no location, nothing. Kind of a series of images that could have been set anywhere. A lot of the poems were just exercises for myself.”

“I think ethnic and regional labels are insulting to writers and really put restrictions on them. People don't think your work is quite as universal.”

“I love to design clothing that is not out there for your average plus-size woman, and I want to fill in the gap of that industry and not design cookie-cutter things.”

“One of the great things about running is that you don't need fancy clothing or expensive equipment to get started. All you need is a good pair of trainers that are right for you, usually with good grip on the sole and one's that are comfortable for you to wear.”

“That cowboy look - the hat and the bandana - that's not a fashion statement. That clothing is purely practical.”