For years, I refused to go to any openings, not even my own.

My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression, a new way of communication. It is never about exhibiting in museums or about hanging it on the wall.

I always admire writers. My father was a writer, a poet. I always admire people who can clearly state their mind.

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

I never had a sense of home.

My typical day is I wake up and appreciate that I can still wake up.

The society was so different [in China] - it was a feudalistic society. It didn't come to a point of industrial revolution until twenty years ago.