I know some people say I can be funny. But there is always a deeper meaning to what I say. I am a socialist at heart and have the interests of the poor in mind. When people see how I manage to work my way out of tough situations, it gives them hope in their own life

In an interview to Siddharth Srivastava (. India's man for all seasons. Asia Times (September 29, 2004). Retrieved on 2006-05-29.).