Thomas Piketty

'Das Kapital,' I think, is very difficult to read, and for me, it was not very influential.

Yeah, I am in favor of migration. But I am also in favor of education. But at the same time, I am in favor of progressive taxation. I think we need all of this. I think we don't have to choose one.

The main force pushing toward reduction in inequality has always been the diffusion of knowledge and the diffusion of education.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

I have a naturally camp sensibility and a camp sense of humour. I love the icons that gay people love.

I am happy to the spokeswoman for this French youth that tomorrow will be spearhead new hope in the shape of the National Front.