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

Writing is a kind of performing art, and I can't sit down to write unless I'm dressed. I don't mean dressed in a suit, but dressed well and comfortably and I have to be shaved and bathed.

I have no intention of uttering my last words on the stage. Room service and a couple of depraved young women will do me quite nicely for an exit.

My own favorite is something called Rogue Male.

My dear sir, it haunted me for the rest of my life.

No one can take Jesus away from me.... There's no doubt there was a historical figure of tremendous importance, with enormous notions. Such as peace.

It's my job, it's what I do, it's what I'm on earth to do and it's who I am.