We need men and women to sit down and talk to each other about sex honestly and openly. That would help us fight Aids so immediately. But our lack of communication is hugely problematic.

I ask Laurie it it's possible to get trained fish. Lindsay says this is how we know I've never produced a movie.

British aren't really known for their physical loveliness but firemen, generally speaking, are gorgeous.

I don't think people understand that being poor means you have to work from dawn until dusk just to survive through the day. I think there's some notion that poor people lie about all day not doing anything.

Indeed - judicious, consistent parenting is a dream of mine. No judgements, learning space and listening carefully are my goals.

I think books are like people, in the sense that they'll turn up in your life when you most need them. I firmly believe there are books whose greatness actually enables you to live, to do something. And sometimes, human beings need story and narrative more than they need nourishment and food.

Its unfortunate and I really wish I wouldn't have to say this, but I really like human beings who have suffered. They're kinder.