When you or your loved ones escape repression, you often find yourself committed to ensuring that freedom prevails.

Artists often become vocal advocates of freedom of expression because we depend on it so heavily in our work. But it is an inalienable right that belongs to everyone on an equal basis.

The more relaxed you are, the better you are at everything: the better you are with your loved ones, the better you are with your enemies, the better you are at your job, the better you are with yourself.

You have to prepare yourself first before you can create any kind of change for your loved ones.

The people of Iran have had to endure repressive laws that have stifled their freedom of speech and religion for too long.

Our rights are interconnected and inseparable. When freedom of expression is threatened, the rights to freedom of association and assembly, of thought, conscience and religion, are also compromised.