I read a poem every night, as others read a prayer.

It is impossible to disregard such an important medium as television. We should know how to use it, learn to work in it and express new values in it.

I read a poem every night, as others read a prayer.

Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare - and precious as a pearl.

I belong to a specific category of writers, those who speak and write in a language different from that of their parents.

In the 70s I was in exile; every time I went back I wondered if they'd take my passport away.

Beauty is first and foremost an emotion.