“Other people have called me a "human rights" activist. I don't mind the label, but I don't think I'd go so far. It puts me on par with other extraordinary activists. I'm just an average guy with a bigger mouth than average.”

Interview http://www.japanreview.net/interview_dave.htm, JapanReview.Net (2001-11-17)

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