You don't sit down and write a wish list about the person you are going to fall violently in love with. It just doesn't work like that.

The service took place on one of those afternoons that occur only in the past.

Old Professors never die, they just lose their faculties.

Like vichyssoise, revenge is a dish best served cold.

I think the fact that I'm so well known to be gay makes it very difficult to have a convincing relationship with a woman on screen. It wouldn't be at all difficult for me to kiss a woman - I'll kiss a frog if you like.

Life, that can shower you with so much splendour, is unremittingly cruel to those who have given up.

How can I tell you what I think until I've heard what I'm going to say?