I’m not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well.
Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied.
"Beauty is a form of genius—is higher, indeed, than genius, as it needs no explanation."
Let them see that their words can cut you and you'll never be free of the mockery. If they want to give you a name take it, make it your own. Then they can't hurt you with it anymore.
Being able to do what you love for a living is a blessing.