Children have to be motivated to want to learn to read. Reading must not be taught simply as a school exercise.

Being his real brother I could feel I live in his shadows, but I never have and I do not now. I live in his glow.

But just as soon as this war's over and finished with,I'll get back home and marry her.I've grown up with her, Joey, known her all my life. S'pose I know her almost as well as I know myself, and I like her a lot better.

You know, I really wish now I'd had the nerve to become an actor. Because I'd have been Robert Redford, no question.

If I learned anything in this life, I've learned that you can't cling on.

Admitting failure is quite cleansing, but never - pleasurable.

Encouraging young people to believe in themselves and find their own voice whether it's through writing, drama or art is so important in giving young people a sense of self-worth.