I look upon myself as a politician. That isn't a dirty word.

The Nobel Peace Prize opened up a door in my heart.

If you can make people understand why freedom is so important through the arts, that would be a big help.

The terms of the 2008 constitution [which ensures the military will continue to be the ultimate authority] could not benefit Burma in the long run. I think this constitution should be revised.

To abolish fear correctly is to nurture law and order.

I haven't heard any music on the BBC World Service in a long time. Maybe I'm listening at the wrong times. But not one single piece of music.

Sometimes, 24 hours can bring a total revolutionary change.