When you see two writers named on a movie, one of them did some drafts and got the boot.

People like bonnets. I don't think you can under-estimate that.

I would love it if anyone gave me the job of adapting 'The Great Gatsby,' but nobody ever does.

A distinguished producer called Kenith Trodd actually lived in his office for over a year - the cleaners refused to go in because it was such a tip.

Look at Jane Austen. Her characters derive in a reasonably straight line from fairy tales.

The joy of writing drama is putting yourself into different people's heads.

My wife likes history and documentaries, but I'm not so keen on them. I generally go and do some work if there's one of those on.