And even in the hatred of the majority, there's a kind of triumph because I know that, although they'd never admit it, they secretly respect me.

Writers don't need love; all they require is money.

Censorship is the commonest social blasphemy because it is mostly concealed, built into us by indolence, self-interest and cowardice.

Let's pretend that we're human beings and that we're actually alive.

Royalty is the gold filling in a mouthful of decay

I must say it's pretty dreary living in the American Age - unless you're an American of course. Perhaps all our children will be Americans.

There will be a quick rash of hairy American filth, but it shouldn't threaten the existence of decent, serious British filth.