It's too difficult to start right from scratch and try and be funny out of the blue.

When people say 'I'm not a prude, but ...' what they mean is 'I am a prude, and ...'.

I think it takes a long time, as you get older, to realize just how crazy the world is, just how ridiculous it all is.

Now most people do not want an ordinary life in which they do a job well, earn the respect of their collaborators and competitors, bring up a family and have friends. That's not enough any more, and I think that is absolutely tragic - and I'm not exaggerating - that people feel like a decent, ordinary, fun life is no longer enough.

Always start where the energy is.

What is absurd is not the teachings of the founders of religion, it's what followers subsequently make of it.

I can certainly see that you know your wine. Most of the guests who stay here wouldn't know the difference between Bordeaux and Claret.