I find I have to give myself a day when I just shut myself off and do nothing but read.

If I had to give a definition of capitalism I would say: the process whereby American girls turn into American women.

I think there's something degrading about having a husband for a rival. It's humiliating if you fail and commonplace if you succeed.

If you take a really good book, then the potential is for a really good film. But you've got to get it right.

I'm ashamed to say the first play I saw at the Royal Court was mine.

It's possible to disagree with someone about the ethics of non-violence without wanting to kick his face in.

I find I have to give myself a day when I just shut myself off and do nothing but read.