Quote by Ai Weiwei
People are always wondering if I am an artist or political activis

People are always wondering if I am an artist or political activist or politician. Maybe Ill just clearly tell you: Whatever I do is not art. Lets say it is just objects or materials, movies or writing, but not art, OK? – Ai Weiwei

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To work in architecture you are so much involved with society, with politics, with bureaucrats. Its a very complicated process to do large projects. You start to see the society, how it functions, how it works. Then you have a lot of criticism about how it works. – Ai Weiwei

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architecture
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The Birds Nest National Stadium, which I helped to conceive, is designed to embody the Olympic spirit of fair competition. It tells people that freedom is possible but needs fairness, courage and strength. – Ai Weiwei

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I dont believe in the so-called Olympic spirit. I speak from personal experience. When China hosted the Games, it failed to include the people. The event was constructed without regard for their joy. – Ai Weiwei

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I was terrified to do G.I. Joe. I had no idea how to do one of those movies. I was kind of scared. You know, if one of those doesnt work, its a huge hit on your career. People are like, Well he couldnt make a $170 million movie work. I dont want him in my film. – Channing Tatum

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Ive made over 20 movies, and 5 of them are good. – Tom Hanks

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I find that movies tend to fix the aesthetics of a story in peoples minds. – Yann Martel

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Theater has to resonate in your heart in a way that movies dont. – Harvey Fierstein

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