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A nation that has no music and no fairytales is a tragedy.
Ai Weiwei
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Ai Weiwei
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: May 18
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I never had a sense of home.
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My childhood was quite extreme. Sometimes I was so weak I could not stand up. But now I am so strong. Life is unpredictable
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I spent a lot of time standing on street corners [of New York City] talking to local residents. I spent time in bookstores and galleries. But most of the time, I really did not have much to do.
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I always admire writers. My father was a writer, a poet. I always admire people who can clearly state their mind.
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I often feel more disgust than pride about this kind of success. So there's no regret whatsoever.
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My understanding of Chinese history is limited. So far, I have only scratched its surface I wish I could find out more.
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Your own acts tell the world who you are and what kind of society you think it should be.
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