I think every period - except for the 14th century, or something - has some merits.

I think American television changed world television in its reinvention of the series.

Success means your thoughts are worthy of everyones consideration.

Plenty of friendships are sustainable through dinners and lunches, but will not stand a week away. So be careful with whom you go on holiday.

The English country house is certainly an icon of British culture.

I don't think I'm an unkind person, I don't think my books are unkind, and I don't think my readers are unkind.

I just don't believe in generalisations.