I don't believe in celebrating my birthday or in having a party.

I learnt in life what to do besides learning what not to do.

This politics of double standards has brought the country to the brink of disaster.

I am happy about the way things have turned out in my life.

I love my motherland.

It's a myth created by my 'well-wishers' that I used to have long drinking sessions every night with my cronies.

I like going for walks in the western harbour, a newly-built area of Malmo where the old harbour used to be. It is surrounded by canals and waterways and the architecture is modern and innovative - the landmark Turning Torso skyscraper, designed by Santiago Calatrava, is the star of the show.

I see myself and many artists like me as the torchbearers through these dark ages.

Drawing is like making an expressive gesture with the advantage of permanence.

Art is like a border of flowers along the course of civilization.

Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.

Art, like morality, consists in drawing the line somewhere.