We must have our say, not through violence, aggression or fear. We must speak out calmly and forcefully. We shall only be able to enter the new world era if we agree to engage in dialogue with the other side.

New ideas should confront old ideas. We must refer to the example of Europe. People have fought to make Europe what it is today. Freedom is not something that is served up on a plate.

Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare - and precious as a pearl.

I love life in spite of all that mars it. I love friendship, jokes and laughter.

I write about wounds, the eternal treasons of life. It's not very funny, but it's sincere. My commitment is to sincerity.