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I always strive for freedom: freedom of thought and expression.

I believe in the freedom of expression, unequivocally - though, as I have written before, I wish more people would understand that freedom of expression is not freedom from consequence.

Freedom of expression is very important.

What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.

I was intelligent enough to make up my own mind. I not only had freedom of choice, I had freedom of expression.

Well, one thing, you got to stand in a courtroom and listen to a judge sentencing you to 25 years in prison before you realize that freedom of expression can no longer be taken for granted.

Growing up in the '50s and being in the '60s, in that revolutionary time space, I thought freedom was what I was looking for. Slowly but surely, it became clear that the last thing I was interested in was freedom. Because if you're going to be free, you have to be free from something.

I defend both the freedom of expression and society's right to counter it. I must pay the price for differing. It is the natural way of things.

During the 60's, I was, in fact, very concerned about the civil rights movement.

I believe in absolute freedom of expression. Everyone has a right to offend and be offended.