[Being unique] gives so much privilege to people who can make it, rather than having some moral and aesthetic discussions.

Your own acts tell the world who you are and what kind of society you think it should be.

A small act is worth a million thoughts.

Creativity is part of human nature. It can only be untaught.

The art always wins. Anything can happen to me, but the art will stay.

The world is not changing if you don’t shoulder the burden of responsibility.

Maybe being powerful means to be fragile.

Everything is art. Everything is politics.

I think art certainly is the vehicle for us to develop any new ideas, to be creative, to extend our imagination, to change the current conditions.

I think optimism is whether you are still exhilarated by life, whether you are curious, whether you still believe there is possibility.

The purpose of art is the fight for freedom.

I do not laugh

You live on. You never die. You live on in the hearts of people whose life you have impacted.

I am not ashamed to say that no man I ever met was my father's equal, and I never loved any other man as much.

From now on practice saying to everything that appears unpleasant: You are merely an appearance and NOT what you appear to be.

The courage of a great many men, and the virtue of a great many women, are the effect of vanity, shame, and especially a suitabletemperament.

I get such joy from singing- it's good for the soul.

I don't mind doing occasional guest appearances on shows, but I have other things I'd like to do in my life now.

From an early age I was told that I was expected to do more than continue to run a small business. Education was important and seen as a way of moving forward.

Only become a musician if there is absolutely no other way you can make a living.

I will always remember this summer day in Paris, when I was to perform a great acrobatic move. I can still see myself stepping on the ring of a packed circus along real performers.