“I am a universalist, passionately devoted to the cause of equality within the human family.”

“In my world, history comes down to language and art. No one cares much about what battles were fought, who won them and who lost them - unless there is a painting, a play, a song or a poem that speaks of the event.”

“I have always striven to raise the voice of hope for a world where hate gives way to respect and oppression to liberation.”

“In my mind the city of Ariel is a thorn in Israel's side and a serious obstacle to peace.”

“You can't expect the entire world to come to New York to see you. You have to travel to them.”