I write all the time, but you just want to be careful what you put out. That's all. You want to have the confidence that you've done what you need to do to it, because otherwise it's an exercise in vanity.

It's true that I have spoken about doing a book before, but then everyone you speak to is planning to write a book.

You exaggerate your own reactions.

It should not be an act of social disobedience to light a cigarette. Unless you're actually a doctor working at an incubator.

I wanted to show off - a simple impulse or drive; in much the same way as some kids wanted to play football, I wanted to show off. Not complicated in that sense, very natural; it just depends on how you want to show off.

Oh how I hate you. I hate you so much it gives me energy. I have to get up early in the morning just to hate you, because there's not enough time in the day! Please GO AWAY!

He could dismiss several schools of philosophy by shifting slightly in his chair or toting his whisky glass.