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.

Poetry is a form of mathematics, a highly rigorous relationship with words.

We must have our say, not through violence, aggression or fear. We must speak out calmly and forcefully. We shall only be able to enter the new world era if we agree to engage in dialogue with the other side.

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 do not use the language of my people. I can take liberties with certain themes which the Arabic language would not allow me to take.

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