Diane Paulus

Theatre and opera were always the twin kingdoms that I felt I had to conquer, because they were my parents' favorites.

I give so much of myself to my work; I want to be with people who are going to be there with me.

I am always looking for what piece, what artists, what playwrights, what directors, what subject matter is going to catalyze an audience.

A free life cannot acquire many possessions, because this is not easy to do without servility to mobs or monarchs.

I like to catch fish and release them. I probably haven't killed a fish that I've caught in sport fishing for 20 years. No reason to kill it. You know, just take it and release it.

I am the kind of person who does not like to carry baggage. In fact, I don't go back and listen to my own music. I believe in closing chapters and moving forward. That's what gives me peace.