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“When I first heard that I had won the prize,…” quote by Gao Xingjian — Download Open image

“When I first heard that I had won the prize, I thought that it was something for myself, that it was something personal, recognition of my writings. But there is such a strong reaction from Chinese people in particular. It's been very passionate, overwhelming and passionate, Chinese people from all over the world.”

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