So I was born in Austria in the early 80s. Times were different back then. I was born in Linz. This is in fact, I think, the third or fourth biggest city in Austria but only has 120,000 inhabitants. So this is rather a town. I had a beautiful childhood, but it was quite a homogeneous society there. For me it was obvious from an early age that I would not stay in Linz because I wanted to go out into the world to perceive more, see more variegation, and experience more. Austria definitely still is my homeland and I love returning each time. Vienna, where I have been studying and living for a long time, is one of my favorite cities. Right now, professionally and personally I find myself and advance much better outside of Austria, though.