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

Your own acts tell the world who you are and what kind of society you think it should be.

We have to give our opinion, we have to say something, or we are a part of it. As an artist I am forced to say something.

Growing up, my family was an enemy of the state. I have experienced more disappointment than joy, much more sad stories or desperate conditions.

Anyone fighting for freedom does not want to totally lose their freedom.

I think it’s a responsibility for any artist to protect freedom of expression and to use any way to extend this power.

If I look at it, I would laugh. I don't know how I became successful.