What is interesting about self-analysis is that it leads nowhere - it is an art form in itself.

Dr Weiss, at forty, knew that her life had been ruined by literature.

For once a thing is known, it can never be unknown. It can only be forgotten.

I am 46, and have been for some time past.

Writing novels preserves you in a state of innocence - a lot passes you by - simply because your attention is otherwise diverted.

A complete woman is probably not a very admirable creature. She is manipulative, uses other people to get her own way, and works within whatever system she is in.

It will be a pity if women in the more conventional mould are to be phased out, for there will never be anyone to go home to.