Life of a Geisha: Memoirs of the Most Famous Geisha in the World

"A geisha is constantly in the spotlight. Her task is to please the audience, using all the skills she has in her arsenal. She is like a graceful willow, bending to serve, creating a light and relaxed atmosphere among those around her. A true geisha is never alone. I, by nature, have always been a stubborn, willful being, valuing solitude above all else. I spent most of my early childhood hidden away in a dark pantry. I didn't need other people—I wanted to be by myself. Strange, isn't it? It's as if I deliberately chose the hardest path, during which I did nothing but fight with myself."