Warhol influenced me because of his writing. If I had never read his writings and interviews, I would never have understood his work.

The Internet changes the structure of society all the time — this massiveness made of individuals.

The tragic reality of today is reflected in the true plight of our spiritual existence. We are spineless and cannot stand straight.

I saw [Allen Ginsberg] more as an old man who liked poetry and who had a lot of physical and emotional problems. We liked our time together.

The world is not changing if you don’t shoulder the burden of responsibility.

I loved New York — every inch of it. It was a little bit scary at that time, but still, the excitement was so strong — visually and intellectually. It was like a monster.

China seems unpredictable because it has a distinct culture and social system. It is still a mystery to other parts of the world, even though the veil of China has been lifted many times as a result of globalization.