Rather than steering your life to avoid surprises， aim directly for them.

To be a sailor of the world bound for all ports.

I’m not here to be liked, I’m here to be respected.

I'm the worst thing since Elvis Presley to do black music so selfishly and use it to get myself wealthy.

Reality is always the starting point.

Optimism is a learned skill.

A film should be a reflection of the society it comes from, but also a mirror to the world.

我不是传教士，也不是老师。我只是一个歌手。

Architecture is about creating a sense of belonging.