In view of the fact that I surround myself with numbskulls now, I shall die among numbskulls, and on my deathbed shall be surrounded by numbskulls who will not understand what I am saying ... Whom am I sleeping with these days ? Franz Kafka.

If people have bought something of mine, they know by now that I will decline writing it for the movies

I think people often try to find through sex things that are much easier to find in other ways.

The conversation seemed just as boring and forgettable as details of American history around 1805, for example.

I have Graham Greene's telephone number, but I wouldn't dream of using it. I don't seek out writers because we all want to be alone.

Every man is his own law court and punishes himself enough.

It always gets late with you. - Is that a compliment?