Michael John LaChiusa quotes

  • A nation is all the individuals of same blood, forming by their cohesion a natural related collective being with it s own organs and state which are social classes and the State and the same soul, which is nationality.

  • I was a common man, and I will always remain a common man. No amount of stardom will ever consume my soul. Money comes, money goes. Fame comes, fame goes. I believe every human being is a celebrity in their own right.

  • I don't see much sense in that," said Rabbit. "No," said Pooh humbly, "there isn't. But there was going to be when I began it. It's just that something happened to it along the way.

  • I had casually rented an apartment that cost $75 a month because I expected my writing to pay my way.

  • I am officially Jewish, but I’m Jewish in the same way the Olive Garden is an Italian restaurant.

  • One can't have it both ways and both ways is the only way I want it.

  • I'm not an athiest. How can you not believe in something that doesn't exist? That's way too convoluted for me.

  • She didn't know then that life has a way of backing you into a corner. You make your choices when you're far too young to understand their implications, and with each choice you make the field of possibility narrows. You choose a career and other careers are lost to you. You choose a mate and commit to loving no other.

  • Because life is complicated and difficult. Anyone who says otherwise hasn't truly lived.

  • Life is more important than 'what film I do next.