My understanding of Chinese history is limited. So far, I have only scratched its surface; I wish I could find out more.

The whole attitude of society has become much more open and realistic. They realize that the only way to make a more democratic and free society is to let different opinions come out.

I don't think my father had a direct influence on me, but I do think, more or less, I was influenced by his independent individualism. And the kind of condition he had when he was in this society - the kind of mistreatment society gave him.

It [success] is really by mistake.

What is important is that we actively express our thoughts and wishes, in every realm that we can access.

I remember one little rainy day I went searching for this apartment and I saw so many people standing on a stoop on the corner in the rain. Later I realized, that was drug traffic. They were all buying drugs.

Because Chinese art is booming, it legitimizes this profession.