You never know people, do you? You can work with 'em for twenty years; you don't know 'em at all.

I'm seen as a chronicler of the class system, which I don't think is unfair.

If you're supposed to be a 'personality,' then you might as well have a personality.

We are usually undone by our lack of understanding of ourselves.

The business of life is learning that you can't lay down the terms.

We live a life that is often spent in crowds - parties, festivals and first nights - so it's nice to avoid them.

I have derived enormous confidence from being a husband and father.