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Old age is . . . a lot of crossed off names in an address book.
Old age is . . . a lot of crossed off names in an address book.
He lives who dies to win a lasting name.
He lives who dies to win a lasting name.
I came to live in a country I love; some people label me a defector. I have loved men and read more
I came to live in a country I love; some people label me a defector. I have loved men and women in my life; I've been labeled "the bisexual defector." Want to know another secret? I'm even ambidextrous. I don't like labels. Just call me Martina.
 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My 
name is Legion: for we are read more 
 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My 
name is Legion: for we are many. 
I know there's a Derby out there with my name on it.
I know there's a Derby out there with my name on it.
 Who hath not own'd, with rapture-smitten frame,
 The power of grace, the magic of a name.  
 Who hath not own'd, with rapture-smitten frame,
 The power of grace, the magic of a name. 
In England, I'm a horror movie director. In Germany, I'm a filmmaker. In the United States, I'm a bum.
In England, I'm a horror movie director. In Germany, I'm a filmmaker. In the United States, I'm a bum.
I was learning the importance of names -- having them, making them -- but at the same time I sensed read more
I was learning the importance of names -- having them, making them -- but at the same time I sensed the dangers. Recognition was followed by oblivion, a yawning maw whose victims disappeared without a trace.