You're still being looked at as somebody who - it's a very complicated issue.

The biggest obstacle in interacting with China is the difference in perspectives about basic values. These include issues such as human rights, the concept of law and constitution.

My mother became much older when I came out (ed's note: of detention). She had problems with her hearing and high blood pressure. But they still support me.

In China, we don't have any contemporary art museums. Until a few years ago, we didn't even have a gallery.

If artists cannot speak up for human dignity or rights, then who else will do it?

I never had secure, belonging feelings with this society [in China].

I never saw [Allen Ginsberg] as some kind of crazy figure.