When I go fishing I like to know that there's nobody within five miles of me.

I was very interested in American poetry for many years. Much less now.

When I go fishing I like to know that there's nobody within five miles of me.

I used to fish the Border rivers, but nowadays you have to queue up for a shot and I can't stand that.

People haven't got the interest in long long works these days. A lack of interest which I share.

Well, I love fishing. I wouldn't kill a fly myself but I've no hesitation in killing a fish. A lot of men are like that. No bother. Out you come. Thump. And that's not the only reason.

I said I have no powers of invention. Well, I also have no powers of mimicry.