There is a very vibrant cultural scene in Stockholm. There are lots of places where there are concerts, and there are loads of museums and theaters.

I'm so incredibly tired of giving respect to a lot of delusions and crazy ideas just because they are regarded as religions.

Some values must be universal, like human rights and the equal worth of every human being.

I believe that religion should be totally separated from the state. That's not the way it is today, not even in Sweden.

I believe that religious faith schools are highly dubious.

Freedom from indoctrination ought to be a basic human right for all children.

In my career the push has always been to take another step, to try something new.

Cultural variety is always worth striving for, but must never precede the declaration of human rights.

The UN declaration on human rights must always be first in line before religion or other cultural habits, in case of any conflict between them.

The story of Jesus is very fascinating. It still has such a tremendous power, even after 2,000 years! We don't really know if he existed as a historical figure.

And also a lot of Muslims are no more religious then the average Swede. For them it's natural that human rights come first.

Besides, they cast an eye to the past, they didn't disgrace the ground they trod and they believed in the future again. That's what a victory does for you.

America is laughing her way to Hell.

Russia's main weaknesses are inflexibility and dependence on energy resources

Climate change is such a consequential crisis to everybody in the world.

I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that's why.

Call me a nerd if you like, but I do find it hard to leave home without my laptop and a good book.

The goal has never been to always succeed. The goal is to be allowed to keep initiating.

I'm not trying to be the new anybody.

I am determined to give the Yiddish language a fighting chance to survive.

Music is the pathway to the heart.