There is no greater mystery to me than that of light traveling through darkness.

This is sort of an exotic state for us because it was difficult for us to get here. Some Americans think, in Moscow, the bears walk across the street, with people in winter hats.

We really teach ourselves. If you want to learn, you will always find someone to learn from, be they dead or alive, great or unknown. You learn from everything you see and hear around you - if you are willing to pay attention.