Even before Europe was united in an economic level or was conceived at the level of economic interests and trade, it was culture that united all the countries of Europe. The arts, literature, music are the connecting link of Europe.

Our homeland is the whole world. Our law is liberty. We have but one thought, revolution in our hearts.

Comedy makes the subversion of the existing state of affairs possible.

A theatre, a literature, an artistic expression that does not speak for its own time has no relevance.

It is hard for power to enjoy or incorporate humour and satire in its system of control.

When I was a boy, unconsciously, spontaneously I learned the art of telling ironic stories.

Even before Europe was united in an economic level or was conceived at the level of economic interests and trade, it was culture that united all the countries of Europe. The arts, literature, music are the connecting link of Europe.