Once you put a thought into the world, it can be disagreed with, but it can't be unthought.

My horizon's have shrunk and I have only endings to write.

Religion, a mediaeval form of unreason, when combined with modern weaponry becomes a real threat to our freedoms. This religious totalitarianism has caused a deadly mutation in the heart of Islam and we see the tragic consequences in Paris today.

Sometimes I think that when people become famous, there's a public perception that they are not human beings any more. They don't have feelings; they don't get hurt; you can act and say as you like about them.

Before I came to England, my favorite authors were P. G. Wodehouse and Agatha Christie. I used to devour both.

If my child had prejudice in his head, I'd be ashamed. I would see it as my failure as a parent.

Because I've always felt, whether the fatwa or whatever, the writer's great weapon is the truth and integrity of his voice. And as long as what you're saying is what you truly, honestly believe to be the case, then whatever the consequences, that's fine. That's an honorable position.