Good manners make any man a pleasure to be with. Ask any woman.

I have a very set routine. I work six days a week, but only half days. I work from 9 in the morning till 1 in the afternoon, without any interruptions, a fair slug.

Nowadays, if you have a journey, albeit a simple one, you consider yourself lucky if nothing happens.

The funny thing in France is that writers are not allowed to retire, because the French government say you are still earning money from books you wrote 20 years ago.

Depending on the inflection, ah bon can express shock, disbelief, indifference, irritation, or joy - a remarkable achievment for two short words.

There is nothing like a comfortable adventure to put people in a good humor. . .

Why not make a daily pleasure out a daily necessity.