Self-censorship is insulting to the self. Timidity is a hopeless way forward.

After I came back [to China], there was still a long period of time when I felt I had nothing to do.

I curated this show [Shanghai Biennale ], I was by no means trying to shock people or be controversial.

To express yourself needs a reason, but expressing yourself is the reason.

Every day I'm learning something new from the practice. It's very rewarding.

I don't like China. Even today, I still feel I have no emotional relations with this place.

Only with the Internet can a peasant I have never met hear my voice and I can learn what's on his mind. A fairy tale has come true.