Everything has been something before.

There was a distinction between lying and telling half-truths, but it was a very narrow one.

I have always taken the view that one should never hold against a man anything he says after twelve o'clock at night or after a glass or two of anything.

My parents were very supportive and always encouraged us. My father was a gentle, nice man. My mother was quite a colourful character and a keen reader who encouraged me to write.

Gracious acceptance is an art - an art which most never bother to cultivate. We think that we have to learn how to give, but we forget about accepting things, which can be much harder than giving.... Accepting another person's gift is allowing him to express his feelings for you.

Oh I love gadgets and I pride myself on keeping at the cutting edge of technology.

That my philosophy of life is, as far as possible, one of enjoyment. I'm not nihilistic.