With a few grasping, kind words and a modern gimmick, she hoped to breathe eternity into a mortal matter… — Grace Paley

I thank you, Papa, for your kindness. It is true about me to this day. I am foolish but I am not a fool.

I am ambitious, but it's a long-range thing with me. I have my confidential sights on a star, but there's half a lifetime to get to it. Meanwhile I keep my eyes open and am well dressed.