I am trying to persuade my family to spend more time in China. It’s no fun to be in exile. I can’t even figure out the basic 26 letters, let alone operate, in English. I often feel that although I’ve found the sky of freedom above my head, I’ve lost the soil I stand on. I need to be back in my motherland, where I can find inspirations. — Ma Jian

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Mini who’s who:

Ma Jian : Chinese Writer
Born: August 18, 1953