America, ladies and gentlemen, has done more for me financially than Britain ever has, or ever could have done.

Everything I publish is for my readers.

I think having a great idea is vastly overrated. I know it sounds kind of crazy and counterintuitive. I don't think it matters what the idea is, almost. You need great execution.

I cannot abide being bored.

Whosoever plants a tree, Winks at immortality.

The beginnings of a forest is one of the ugliest things on the planet. It's bleak and your neighbours hate you.

It's very difficult to be continuously charitable in a capitalistic society. You've also got to make sure that you can pay everyone who works for you.