I loved New York — every inch of it. It was a little bit scary at that…

Ai Weiwei
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I loved New York — every inch of it. It was a little bit scary at that time, but still, the excitement was so strong — visually and intellectually. It was like a monster. ✨ Ai Weiwei: 'I Have to Speak for People Who Are Afraid'. Interview with Tania Branigan, www.theguardian.com. March 18, 2010.
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