Anyone afraid of what he thinks television does to the world is probably just afraid of the world.
Clive JamesMy niece is - her name is Sasha, is currently learning Russian at Melbourne University and I look forward to the day when I can talk to her about Pushkin.
Clive JamesMy wife and I just started listening to the late Beethoven Quartets together, an activity I recommend for all married couples, but that doesn't really mean that I'm finished reading.
Clive JamesNot everyone who wants to make a film is crazy, but almost everyone who is crazy wants to make a film.
Clive JamesSpending all my remaining money on a ticket to Florence was rendered needlessly complicated by the fact that none of the ticket-sellers had ever heard of the place. At last their supervisor showed up and set them straight by informing them that the city they had always referred to as 'Firenze' was in reality called Florence.
Clive James