Ron Silver

Artists speak the truth to the public without fear of retribution or damage to their careers.

In Europe, people in the arts are considered part of the intelligentsia; they are considered part of the elite.

I was immature the way I handled the business. I saw myself as a tribune of the people.

A player cannot become a world champion overnight. To become a champion, a player has to sacrifice a lot and to devote much of his time practising and training.

As a young child my attention span was, as I remember it, rather short.

I've always been very determined, ever since I was a little girl, to make my way.