The vital accessories to my work are my reference books, such as the complete Shakespeare and a prayer book, and a large refuse bin.

The sun burnt on, drugging everything with warmth.

There is nothing more guaranteed to reduce a man to the essentials than to live beneath the sky.

I am of the firm belief that everybody could write books and I never understand why they don't. After all, everybody speaks. Once the grammar has been learnt it is simply talking on paper and in time learning what not to say.

It seems to me that a mutually beneficial relationship between a man and woman requires the man to be dominant. A sensible woman will allow the man to think he is the most important partner.

I've never been put down by a man, unless I deserved it, and have never felt inferior.

Once the grammar has been learned, writing is simply talking on paper and in time learning what not to say.