There is real beauty in my eyes when I lose my mind. Jessica Hagedorn beautyeyelose Change image and share on social
I have been definitely influenced more by Latin American writers than by any other type of writer. They are very close in terms of voice - their humor, their fatalism, their... well, that over-used term 'magical realism.' It's a wonderful term that's just been used so much, we don't know what it means anymore. Jessica Hagedorn americananymoreclose share on social
Life is not simple, and people can't be boxed into being either heroes or villains. Jessica Hagedorn boxherolife Change image and share on social
Everything matters. Time is precious. Jessica Hagedorn matterprecioustime Change image and share on social
Hybridity keeps me from being rigid about most things. It has taught me to appreciate the contradictions in the world and in my life. I scavenge from the best. Jessica Hagedorn contradictionhybriditylife Change image and share on social
But I think there's a genuine joy, too, a sense that no matter what, even if my stomach's growling, I'm going to dance. That's what I want to leave people with at the end of the play. After all this, people still know how to live. Jessica Hagedorn danceendgenuine share on social
Music is very influential to my writing, as are theater and film. Jessica Hagedorn filminfluentialmusic Change image and share on social
I'm an underdog person, so I align myself with those who seem to be not considered valuable in polite society. Jessica Hagedorn alignconsiderperson Change image and share on social
I'm preparing for a multimedia theater piece, Airport Music, that's coming up in New York City. Jessica Hagedorn airportcitycome Change image and share on social
There were also horror shows on the radio. Very terrifying and thrilling to me as a kid. They had all these creepy sound effects. They would come on at ten o'clock at night, and I just would scare myself to death. Jessica Hagedorn clockcreepydeath share on social