There are huge creative advantages in having huge chunks of time when no one can find you. Emails and phones have diluted the experience of travel.

If you've had the right kind of education, it's amazing how many things you can find to feel guilty about.

I reckon if I can't spend the day sleeping, the next best thing is to spend it reading and drinking.

There are huge creative advantages in having huge chunks of time when no one can find you. Emails and phones have diluted the experience of travel.

I like reading in a pub rather than a library or study, as it's generally much easier to get a drink.