Writings

"It is difficult to describe the anticipation and apprehension I felt at the prospect of visiting Egypt for the first time after 37 years. Egypt: a place I often referred to, every time I filled out a form requiring date and place of birth, but never really thought about otherwise. And yet, I have not had the luxury of not having to think about who I am in terms of identity. I realize that we are more than the sum of our parts. The issue does not trouble me now as much as it intrigues me."

"Cairo, January 3, 2002, United Press International"