Vegetation

His garden: "It takes up the entire roof. It’s packed with desert plants of all shapes and sizes. I have no dog, no cat. The succulents are my family, and they are always content."

Morning routine: "I get up around 6 because in California you get up with the sun. I make some tea; sometimes I walk down the street to get the papers. I go up to the rooftop garden for some perspective on existence; then I make my European, African and Asian phone calls."

~Peter Sellars, Theatrical Director & Culver City resident

From: Demon Opera, Edward Lewine, NY Times Magazine, 9/14/08