I think that NATO is itself a war criminal.

Good writing excites me, and makes life worth living.

Don't forget the earth's about five thousand million years old, at least. Who can afford to live in the past?

All that happens is that the destruction of human beings - unless they're Americans - is called collateral damage.

I hate brandy...it stinks of modern literature.

I don't think there's been any writer like Samuel Beckett. He's unique. He was a most charming man and I used to send him my plays.

I could be a bit of a pain in the arse. Since I've come out of my cancer, I must say I intend to be even more of a pain in the arse.