Rachel Grey

“...they coudn't leave their worldview behind until they felt like there was a community on the outside that would welcome them into theirs.”
― David McRaney, How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion

“I gradually got better at communicating in an American style. I internalized what not to say in America. The three most important: "You are fat," "This looks ugly," and "You are too old." Those are all definite no-nos.”
― Lu yi, Training is Bitter: Reflections on Life, Effort, and Acrobatics With Master Trainer Lu Yi

“Acrobatics, in some ways, is simple. You train hard for a long time. Slowly, you get better. With more training, you keep getting better until, eventually, your body says "enough"....”
― Lu yi

“Giving the performers a place to live solved a crucial problem: San Francisco is so expensive that people spend tons of time and energy just to find a pillow and a bed. They work too much to afford the rent, or they live far away and waste hours on a long, boring commute. That kind of stuff drains your creativity. It's like pulling the stopper out of a bathtub.”
― Lu yi, Training is Bitter: Reflections on Life, Effort, and Acrobatics With Master Trainer Lu Yi