It is not an easy job to govern China, I am aware of that.

I also doubt a man can give really clear reasons for anything.

Being an artist is more of a mindset, a way of seeing things; it is no longer so much about producing something.

Any design, any city, any kind of craziness or tragedy, it all comes from a long time of preparation.

Any politician who respects China's government should tell it openly what is in his heart. It is disrespectful to keep quiet about such issues - both vis-a-vis the government and the people concerned.

Because Great Britain has self-confidence, it doesn't need a monumental Olympics.

Technology is a liberation. I think the information age probably is the best thing to happen to the human race in human evolution. Now you have the equal opportunity to equip yourself through information and knowledge and express yourself as an independent mind.