When I wrote 'The Good Body,' I turned 40 and suddenly had this stomach. It seemed like the end of the world. Because I didn't value my body. I was constantly judging it, but I also didn't live in it. Eve Ensler bodyconstantlyend Change image and share on social
I think I've always had these two currents, equally strong, of wanting to change the world and make the world better and fight injustices and fight violence, and then being an artist, which is a very different strain. Eve Ensler artistchangecurrent share on social
I've been involved in social activism my entire life, and I would argue that many people involved in social activist movements have done very little work on themselves. Eve Ensler activismactivistargue Change image and share on social
I think the greatest illusion we have is that denial protects us. It's actually the biggest distortion and lie. In fact, staying asleep is what's killing us. Eve Ensler asleepbigdenial Change image and share on social
People think that when you're connected with other people it's more painful. The opposite is true. When you're connected to the river you have despair, but you also have joy, and there's a flow in the river. Eve Ensler connectdespairflow share on social
Unless men are active allies, we'll never end violence against women and girls. Eve Ensler activeallyend Change image and share on social
Why are women immobile? Because so many feel like they're waiting for someone to say, 'You're good, you're pretty, I give you permission.' Eve Ensler feelgivegood Change image and share on social
Well, the tyranny of masculinity and the tyranny of patriarchy I think has been much more deadly to men than it has to women. It hasn't killed our hearts. It's killed men's hearts. It's silenced them; it's cut them off. Eve Ensler cutdeadlyheart share on social
I think theatre to some extent is always about telling stories, isn't it, and I think what I've learned is that freedom comes when you tell your story; freedom comes when you tell the truth. Eve Ensler extentfreedomhave Change image and share on social
Geography does not define you - love does. Eve Ensler definegeographylove Change image and share on social
