Cervantes is the most important Spanish writer. But he is not the most representative of the Spanish. His irony, his sense of humor - they are too subtle to seem Spanish.

There are two types of stories: public and private.

Cervantes is the most important Spanish writer. But he is not the most representative of the Spanish. His irony, his sense of humor - they are too subtle to seem Spanish.

Money makes people bold and cosmopolitan; if you are poor, you are naturally conservative. Its not easy to be a bohemian when you have to worry about what is going to happen with you and with your next paycheck.

One can criticize the Israeli government, but it is not fair to judge the people of Israel.

As a writer, you live in permanent self-doubt; youre on permanent trial.

Nothing good ever happens by itself - it is achieved through striving, though this sometimes bears a high price.