It was a mistake and I made the mistake because I was conservative and played safe. And that way lies failure." "Must do it... constantly go to the well... constantly try, try, try. Dare. Dare, Dare. Who dares wins.

Most difficult thing in the world, to write a play. Do you know the story of Shaw at the Fabian society? H.G. Welles said "I'm terribly sorry I've missed the last five meetings, I've been terribly busy, I'm engaged in writing a scientific pamphlet on the effects of radioactivity in 1984 and I've produced a novel, and various pieces of science fiction to do, and I've had a bit of personal trouble, and I had my copy to bring out for the newspaper." Shaw leapt up and said, "I've not missed one meeting, and I have written a play!" hardest thing in the world. If it were easy they'd all be at it.

I will not be an ordinary man, because I have a right to be extraordinary.

I'm a professional and I'll do anything - a poetry reading, television, cinema, anything that allows me to act.

If I'm not at my study by 10:00, 10:30, forget it, I can't write a word.

Always a bridesmaid never a bride my foot!

George Eliot is my only steady girlfriend. We go to bed together every night.