She tried to smile sympathetically, but with her face it wasn't quite possible.

You are meant to be here. There are no coincidences. It's all happening the way it was meant to be.

…my life has been a remarkable one. Maybe one day someone will write a book about me . . .” "I’ve never much cared for horror stories.

In the old days, spies had done they'd done because they loved their country, because they believed in what they were doing. But he'd never been given a choice. Nowadays, spies weren't employed. They were used.

Was it fate? Was it destiny?" "I think it was Alan Blunt.

Do you realise how much trouble you're in?" "Perhaps I'll have some Weetabix after all.

When you are rich, people treat you with respect.