Expressing myself through language was always something that I had had to learn to do more so than others.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I was always influenced by language.
I mean, I have moments of huge frustration because of my inability to express myself linguistically as clearly as I would like to.
I have been a believer in the magic of language since, at a very early age, I discovered that some words got me into trouble and others got me out.
Learning to speak was the most remarkable thing you ever did.
I wish that I spoke more languages. I speak a couple languages, but not well enough to really dub myself. French is really the only one, and it's a difficult thing.
I was very adept at acquiring languages.
I speak English. I grew up speaking Bengali. This is the normal, the known, the obvious composition of who I am. Then there's Italian, this strange, other component of me that I've just created. It was a creative process just to learn the language, never mind to start expressing myself in it.
Writing is my primary way of expressing myself.
My use of language is part and parcel of my message.
In school, I learned about artists and how they were free to express themselves. I was allergic to conformity, and the lifestyle attracted me. I wanted to express myself in a way that slammed people up against the wall.
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