I have done literary translation because the University of Arkansas, where I did my MFA, was program of creative writing and translation, and it's a very different experience. You're trying to honor the writer. You shouldn't allow yourself, for example,… — Miroslav Penkov Copy Share Image
The Japanese version comes with a translation, but that's different from the lyrics, so people could look things up and find a translation of their own if they're interested. — Utada Hikaru Copy Share Image