The IT people who have made such an effort to know and understand computer technology. They are frustrated that you cannot use Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in China. They are the first to recognize that the situation is terrible.

Today, the general masses in this society are in this political-social condition that really encourages people to become rich and become a star and be unique.

In my case, I was stuck there for quite a while. New York is large enough to be a very abstract city, so nobody cares.

If a society cannot even support somebody like me, then people ask: Who is under protection then? That's why there is such support for me. It is not because I am so beautiful or I am so charming. People feel: This guy is fighting for us.

The American experience influenced my understanding of individuality, basic human rights, freedom of expression and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

Cities really are mental conditions. Beijing is a nightmare. A constant nightmare.

I'm totally independent. I don't bear any responsibility to any system.