I think the writer's quite low down in the hierarchy really. But the fact that they took the piss out of Nicholas [Hynter] who, besides being the director, is also director of the National Theatre is, I'd have thought, slightly more risky.

I can walk. It's just that I'm so rich I don't need to.

To read is to withdraw.To make oneself unavailable. One would feel easier about it if the pursuit inself were less...selfish.

My films are about embarrassment.

If you think squash is a competitive activity, try flower arranging.

The days weren't long enough for the reading she wanted to do.

Reading is untidy, discursive and perpetually inviting.