Thousands of people have talent. I might as well congratulate you for having eyes in your head. The one and only thing that counts is: Do you have staying power?

Comedies of manners swiftly become obsolete when there are no longer any manners.

I write at high speed because boredom is bad for my health.

Running is the classical road to self-consciousn ess, self-awareness and self-reliance. Independence is the outstanding characteristic of a runner. He learns the harsh reality of his physical and spiritual limitations when he runs. He learns that personal commitment, sacrifice and determination are his only means to betterment. Runners get promoted only through self-conquest.

I have always paid income tax. I object only when it reaches a stage when I am threatened with having nothing left for my old age - which is due to start next Tuesday or Wednesday.

Having to read footnotes resembles having to go downstairs to answer the door while in the midst of making love.

If he (Peter O'Toole) had been any prettier it would have been Florence of Arabia.