"It is the function of art to renew our perception. What we are familiar with we cease to see. The writer shakes up the familiar scene, and, as if by magic, we see a new meaning in it."

"People are always wondering if I am an artist or political activist or politician. Maybe I'll just clearly tell you: Whatever I do is not art. Let's say it is just objects or materials, movies or writing, but not art, OK?"

"Music is very influential to my writing, as are theater and film."

"The idea of a soulmate is beautiful and very romantic to talk about it in a movie or a song, but in reality, I find it scary."