In writing and politicking, it's best not to think about it, just do it.

World events are the work of individuals whose motives are often frivolous, even casual.

Never have children, only grandchildren.

The genius of our ruling class is that it has kept a majority of the people from ever questioning the inequity of a system where most people drudge along, paying heavy taxes for which they get nothing in return.

The behaviour of President Bush on 11 September certainly gives rise to not unnatural suspicions.

The most interesting thing about writing is the way that it obliterates time. Three hours seem like three minutes.

Writing fiction has become a priestly business in countries that have lost their faith.