Wanting to Love

: Without deep understanding, without a clear perspective, you can never do creative work. Take painters, for instance—writers, or those who possess the ability to sweep you away with melody—I don't see them as ordinary people at all.

They're surely different from ordinary people in some way, there's definitely a subtle distinction.

I have a particular fascination with greatness, I'm deeply moved by it—because their illuminated qualities inspire me. But I've never tried to touch that realm myself.

: Well, you had said...that the most extraordinary person you'd ever met had also become part of your life. Did you love him?

: I love him still, even at this moment,
and I want to love him...until death.