It's obvious that I come down on the side of free speech for anybody's work.

Fundamentalists believe that we don't believe in anything. In their view of the world, they are in possession of absolute certainties, while we are descending into decadence. We will be able to triumph over terrorism not by waging war on it, but through a conscious, fearless way of life.

Stories in families are colossally important. Every family has stories: some funny, some proud, some embarrassing, some shameful. Knowing them is proof of belonging to the family.

I want more than what I want. (Vina Apsara)

English, no longer an English language, now grows from many roots.

Sometimes, people trying to commit suicide manage it in a manner that leaves them breathless with astonishment.

We cannot allow religious hooligans to place limiting points on thought.