I don't think success is harmful, as so many people say. Rather, I believe it indispensable to talent, if for nothing else than to increase the talent.

When Tony was madly in love with me, his relationship with Vanessa Redgrave was ending.

All fiction becomes autobiographical when the author has true talent.

Some gods may cross your path, but why should gods be beautiful? They could also be frightening.

Nostalgia is when you want things to stay the same. I know so many people staying in the same place.

Some children I have met are very beautiful. Some children are imbeciles, vulgar, terrible.

I don't like the idea of separating life and work. That notion seems dated and a bit alien to me.