I see myself as a climber and an activist.

Authorities arrest me, release me, and then invite me back to host public events. I think it's interesting.

Modern people are only willing to believe in their computers, while I believe in myself.

In fact, it will be very easy to climb the building because of its shape and architecture.

To me, climbing is like eating or drinking. I have to do it; it's part of my life.

It's a great feeling to know that 100 cops want to stop you doing something and they can't.

All these buildings are like mountains I would like to climb, but I am forbidden.

Fortunately, the courts discharged me every time after they understood what I had done.

I enjoy every climb - maybe it's because it's a literal dance between life and death.

We are living in a world where everything is based on security.

We set ourselves limits, but we are all strong enough to aim higher, to achieve our goals. All we have to do is find such strength within ourselves. Know how to develop it.

Gratitude is an excellent attitude which can lift you to a greater altitude if you put it on as a vesture.

Your hope will never be cut off.

Many times I sit back and say, 'I can't believe that this is my life!' Other times, I feel self-satisfied. I mean, there's a lot to be proud and thankful for but, nonetheless, it's just a life!

Art has to change things, and if it was immediately acceptable it would not be doing the job.

Anime is not the end. Don't stop believing.

How can the planet keep turning and turning and not get so bored it explodes?

Whenever a woman describes herself as a 'post-feminist' I picture women lashed to posts. Joan of Arc was an early post-feminist.

for what is the gift of the poet and the artist except to see the sights which others cannot see and to hear the sounds that others cannot hear?

I listen to the phone-ins on the way home and I know how the fans feel.

Loud-dressing men and women have also loud characters.