I lived there [ in New York City] as an artist, but never as a Chinese artist.

My understanding of Chinese history is limited. So far, I have only scratched its surface; I wish I could find out more.

Because Great Britain has self-confidence, it doesn't need a monumental Olympics.

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

I think everybody deserves freedom. Freedom is such an abstract word, but it's all we need.

Artists are the worst [people]. They are selfish, self-centred; they don't care what happens.

I'm totally independent. I don't bear any responsibility to any system.