I think the reason working-class people don't write books is because they are encouraged to believe that only certain people are permitted to write books.

The factory workers say that it's impossible to do anything right. If you arrive five minutes early you are a saboteur; if you arrive five minutes late you are betraying socialism; if you arrive on time they say, Where did you get the watch?

Anyone can write one book: even politicians do it. Starting a second book reveals an intention to be a professional writer.

Writers are frequently asked why they wrote their first book. A more interesting answer might come from asking them why they wrote their second one.

The tragedy of marriage is that while all women marry thinking that their man will change, all men marry believing their wife will never change.

I store away my experiences and don't feel really happy until I've found a way to write about them.

I think the reason working-class people don't write books is because they are encouraged to believe that only certain people are permitted to write books.