The excitement of anticipation was *almost* equal to the thrill of lovemaking.

I have pretty thick skin, and I think if you're going to be in this business, if you're going to be an actor or a writer, you better have a thick skin.

And I find - I'm 63, and my capacity to be by myself and just spend time by myself hasn't diminished any. That's the necessary part of being a writer, you better like being alone.

...every study of the gods, of everyone's gods, is a revelation of vengeance towards the innocent.

I always thought that you could do worse than find yourself dying in the company of a devoted former student.

People regard art too highly, and history not enough

YOU LET ME DROWN!” Owen said. “YOU DIDN’T DO ANYTHING! YOU JUST WATCHED ME DROWN! I’M ALREADY DEAD!” he told us. “REMEMBER THAT: YOU LET ME DIE.