God doesn't do notes, either. Did Jesus Christ say, "Can I be excused the Crucifixion?" No!

We started off trying to set up a small anarchist community, but people wouldn't obey the rules.

History is a commentary on the various and continuing incapabilities of men. What is history? History is women following behind with the bucket.

[B]riefing is not reading. In fact it is the antithesis of reading. Briefing is terse, factual and to the point. Reading is untidy, discursive and perpetually inviting. Briefing closes down a subject, reading opens it up.

Those who have known the famous are publicly debriefed of their memories, knowing as their own dusk falls that they will only be remembered for remembering someone else.

I'm for the freedom of expression, given that it will be under strict control.

... Once I start a book I finish it. That was the way one was brought up. Books, bread and butter, mashed potato - one finishes what's on one's plate. That's always been my philosophy.