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

“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.”