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

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.

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

I have absolute respect for Israel and people in Israel who are critical of their own country.

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.

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