Too many of the artists of Wales spend too much time talking about the position of theartists of Wales.There is only one position for an artist anywhere: and that is, upright.

I went on all over the States, ranting poems to enthusiastic audiences that, the week before, had been equally enthusiastic about lectures on Railway Development or the Modern Turkish Essay.

Washington isn't a city, it's an abstraction.

I've just had eighteen straight whiskies. I think that's the record.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night.

I have just had eighteen whiskeys in a row. I do believe that is a record.

I do not need any friends. I prefer enemies. They are better company and their feelings towards you are always genuine.