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

It's always nice to share your energy with young people, the people who might not have any skills but are simply willing to be a part of it.

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

I'm not nostalgic about the old city. I don't enjoy it that much. It was just a city with one emperor and the rest of them just rats or meaningless people.

I never think any place is better than others.

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

China is at a different stage of development, human rights are violated here much more often. And still, we see improvements even here.