Writers and politicians are natural rivals. Both groups try to make the world in their own images; they fight for the same territory.

I don't think there really is much of a left in America, certainly by European standards even the left is quite right wing here.

The frustrating part of being tagged 'controversial' is people go looking for trouble where there isn't any to look for.

When you are making an independent film, money is never an issue.

Rohinton Mistry's celebrated novel 'Such a Long Journey' was pulled off the syllabus of Mumbai University because local extremists objected to its content.

What can't be cured must be endured.

In the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips.