I do not believe the expenditure of $2.50 for a book entitles the purchaser to the personal friendship of the author.
Evelyn WaughI think to be oversensitive about cliches is like being oversensitive about table manners.
Evelyn WaughDon't give your opinions about Art and the Purpose of Life. They are of little interest and, anyway, you can't express them. Don't analyze yourself. Give the relevant facts and let your readers make their own judgments. Stick to your story. It is not the most important subject in history but it is one about which you are uniquely qualified to speak.
Evelyn Waugh