Sedivy describes her childhood, stating, "What better preparation for this confused and chaotic world than to be left to play in the dirt and run wild with all the languages, all of which became a part of her." This highlights her appreciation for early linguistic experiences.
Reflecting on her childhood in Italy, Sedivy recalls, "I made a new friend who invited me into a barn... I must have misunderstood because I was not looking at rabbits at all. It turned out I was looking at oxen." This experience symbolizes the natural, humorous trials of early language acquisition.
When contrasting formal education and early language learning, Sedivy notes, "When we learn language in schools, it becomes structured and regimented," emphasizing the difference between organic and instructed language development.
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