The World Is Not Enough
Everyone has the revolver of resignation in his pocket.
I don't regard James Bond precisely as a hero, but at least he does get on and do his duty, in an extremely corny way.
I always make it a rule never to look back. Otherwise, I'd ask myself how I could write such piffle and live with myself, day after day.
Like all harsh, cold men, he was easily tipped over into sentiment.
There is only one recipe for a best seller and it is a very simple one. You have to get the reader to turn over the page.