I Am A Universalist, Passionately Devoted To

In My World, History Comes Down To Language And Art. No One Cares Much About What Battles Were Fought, Who Won Them And Who Lost Them - Unless There Is A Painting, A Play, A Song Or A Poem That Speaks Of The Event.

I Prefer To Make Common Cause With Those Whose Weapons Are Guitars, Banjos, Fiddles And Words.

As An Artist I Have An Even More Abiding Interest In The Compact Between The Arts And Government.

I Do Not Know Who There Is Among Us That Can Claim To Know God's Purpose And God's Intent.

I Remain Convinced That I Can Be A True Universalist Only When I Am A Better Jew.