Жизнь гейши. Мемуары самой известной гейши в мире

"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."