Ana Castillo

For things to have value in man's world, they are given the role of commodities. Among man's oldest and most constant commodity is woman.

I'm concerned about a lot of serious border issues. This book is about the border reality and the struggles of the undocumented worker.

I've spent my whole life in Chicago being asked where am I from, so that I have a sense of displacement that also is very psychologically disorienting.

Nothing that is worth doing can be achieved in a lifetime; therefore we must be saved by hope.

If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.

Composers, like authors, have a lot in common. Our main goal is to connect with the listener emotionally.