“I am one of the writers who wish to create serious works of literature...” — Kenzaburo Oe Quote

“I am one of the writers who wish to create serious works of literature which dissociate themselves from those novels which are mere reflections of the vast consumer cultures of Tokyo and the subcultures of the world at large.”

“After I got married, the first child born to us was mentally handicapped.”

“The dead can survive as part of the lives of those that still live.”

“Our primary goal in the consumer health service companies I back is helping them create an uncompromisingly great consumer experience.”

“The IT industry is driven by consumer demand.”

“I am a huge consumer of social networks, and I utilize Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. I'm interested and am learning more about Tumblr and other visually dominant sites.”