I abhor nothing more than bumping into someone I know on the Tube.

I abhor nothing more than bumping into someone I know on the Tube.

The moon puts on an elegant show, different every time in shape, colour and nuance.

About every four years, someone says to me, "I've got a friend who looks exactly like you." What can you say to this?

If you want to be happy for a short time, get drunk happy for a long time, fall in love; happy forever, take up gardening.

After you've read a novel, you only retain a vague memory of its contents. You remember the atmosphere, the odd image or phrase or vivid cameo.

Listening to Chris Moyles on Radio 1 is the most miserable thing any human being can do, but attending awards ceremonies isn't far behind.