Lots of people have objections to prizes of all types, and it would be extraordinary if everybody agreed on anything that's worthwhile - they never do.

We are who we are, be­cause of those we choose to love and be­cause of those who love us.

For when all else is done, on­ly words re­main. Words en­dure.

Too often I am jealous and my jealousy leads me to say things-things-that I regret.

The message is clear: libraries matter. Their solid presence at the heart of our towns sends the proud signal that everyone - whoever they are, whatever their educational background, whatever their age or their needs - is welcome.

Pas a pas, se va luenh. Step by step, we make our way.

People have different views of how you deal with different issues in literature, and, frankly, long may it last that there is a range of views.