Whatever part drink may play in the writer's life, it must play none in his or her work.
Kingsley AmisA bad review may spoil your breakfast, but you shouldn't allow it to spoil your lunch.
Kingsley AmisYour attitude measures up to the two requirements of love. You want to go to bed with her and can't, and you don't know her very well. Ignorance of the other person topped up with deprivation, Jim. You fit the formula all right, and what's more you want to go on fitting it.
Kingsley Amis