“It’s phenomenal. It’s very touching. The songstress … was very touching to my heart.”

“It’s sad to know that they can’t see a performance like this in China.”

“Very much [touched], almost to tears. Very talented artists.”

“[Shen Yun] gives me the thought process that [the Chinese people] are oppressed still, and I really didn’t realize that. It’s sad that everyone just can’t get along and work together … and bring their talents to the table. We are better at this, you are better at that—let’s all work together.”