In Southern Europe, we have, of course, very bad governments.

I come from the highest class of all. I am a third-generation celebrity.

Fifty percent of people won't vote, and fifty percent don't read newspapers. I hope it's the same fifty percent.

First coffee, then a bowel movement. Then the Muse joins me.

Never offend an enemy in a small way.

You see we adults have learned how to disguise our terrible characters but a child... well, it's like a grotesque drawing of us. They should be neither seen nor heard. And no one must make another one.

Each writer is born with a repertory company in his head. Shakespeare has perhaps 20 players. ... I have 10 or so, and thats a lot. As you get older, you become more skillful at casting them.