It's really rubbish that some kind of "technical" learning means you will be a better person because you know this skill better.

Expressing oneself is like a drug. I'm so addicted to it.

I have to find a place for my own. I have to search for my own happiness.

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.

I don't think China should care if this crazy old guy should have a show here or not. You have so many museums in the West, and so many shows, you need somebody to show the work, otherwise it's empty.

I often feel more disgust than pride about this kind of success. So there's no regret whatsoever.

My childhood was quite extreme. Sometimes I was so weak I could not stand up. But now I am so strong. Life is unpredictable