Grigori Perelman:

If I am to give a prize to someone, I should give it to myself.

— Grigori Perelman Contemporary

Solved Poincare conjecture, refused Fields Medal

Reported response when asked if he would accept a prize

2006

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"I am not interested in the opinions of others. I have my own opinion."

"I don't see anything special in my proof. It's just a proof, nothing else."

"I am focused on my work."

"I am not interested in your questions."

"I know how to comb a sphere."

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