I am not prejudiced in any way.

I am never guided by a possible assessment of my work.

I myself know some people who are gay. We're on friendly terms. I'm not prejudiced in any way.

I'm not prejudiced in any way that I can think of. That's just not the guy I am.

I love the Russian classics very much, the Russian classical literature. But I also read modern literature. As far as Russian literature is concerned, I am very fond of Tolstoy and Chekhov, and I also enjoy reading Gogol very much.

I am the wealthiest man, not just in Europe, but in the whole world. I collect emotions. I am wealthy in that the people of Russia have twice entrusted me with the leadership of a great nation such as Russia - I believe that is my greatest wealth.