Quotes from Katherine Vaz

Her feet were large, and she had a habit of whistling badly, but these things made her worthy of being loved. A goddess might be adored for a moment, but only a real person can speak forever to the rest of us.

he understands that taking more pains to create something can add to the sheer pleasure of offering it up to the universe.

The sea: God's bathtub, God's bath toys.

she absorbed in an instant the truth that genuine adulthood comes when one does not run off because of shame, when one stays and demands a home.

I could fall in love with you, you know." He'd said that. She'd said it back. Could.

When Ray had asked her why she was so sad, she'd replied, "Because how can I feel so old without having grown up.