Good writing excites me, and makes life worth living.
The Companion of Honour I regarded as an award from the country for 50 years of work - which I thought was okay.
I never think of myself as wise. I think of myself as possessing a critical intelligence which I intend to allow to operate.
Most of the press is in league with government, or with the status quo.
Beckett had an unerring light on things, which I much appreciated.
The more acute the experience, the less articulate its expression.