One of the things that first attracted me to chess is that it brings you into contact with intelligent, civilized people - men of the stature of Garry Kasparov, the former world champion, who was my part-time coach.
“Chinese buildings are like American buildings, with big footprints. People don't care about daylight or fresh air.”
“The reason I formed my own band in the first place is so that I could step up as the singer.”