“My inspiration came especially in the 1950s through the Vienna Group f...” — Elfriede Jelinek Quote

“My inspiration came especially in the 1950s through the Vienna Group founded by writer H.C. Artmann. It showed me that if you want to say something, you have to let the language itself say it, because language is usually more meaningful than the mere content that one wishes to convey.”

“As is said about most writers, on the one hand, all I ever did from when I was a child was read, and I was a loner, which was furthered by my parents and my upbringing. On the other hand, the more I read, the more I felt this well-known fissure between me and the world.”

“I love the idea of numerology, but I don't really believe in it. But I like thinking about what numbers convey.”

“You can express your generosity in ways that are virtually limitless. This was what I wanted to convey in 'Giving 2.0' - that whether you have $10 or $10 million to give, if you identify the right opportunities and make the most of your resources, your impact can be tremendous.”

“When you perform, you can convey emotions differently, and your look can reflect each of those emotions.”