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I saw [Allen Ginsberg] more as an old man who liked poetry and who had a lot of physical and emotional problems. We liked our time together.

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Ai Weiwei
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: May 18
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I hope that my work expresses my worldview and encourages people to exchange ideas.
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The American experience influenced my understanding of individuality, basic human rights, freedom of expression and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
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This so-called fame or being better off doesn't really attract me at all.
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