I adore doing classic adaptations, but I also feel their frustrations and their limitations.

Rebecca Eaton has made an enormous contribution to the cultural life of America, and, more than that, she is one of the most fun people I know.

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.

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

I adore doing classic adaptations, but I also feel their frustrations and their limitations.

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

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.