I was never a cardholder. But I was leftist in the sense that I voted communist.

I think the sense of belonging does give you a certain amount of mental satisfaction.

I discovered that a diplomat's life is largely entertaining and meeting people. At the end of the day there's nothing. So I gave up.

Friends meddle with my plan of work. I resent people dropping in for a chat.

I did subscribe to the freedom movement and I was much closer to the Congress than to the Akali party. It is a communal party.

I admit I have no forgiveness. If anyone is ever rude to me, however much they may try to make up, I can't bring myself to re-establish the old [connection]. And when they drop me, I have a sense of relief.

I am alone, but never lonely. You have always books around you.