There's no blame placed at Kate Middleton, who was in the hospital for, as far as I can see, absolutely no reason . . . She feels no shame about the death of this woman. The arrogance of the British royals is staggering, absolutely staggering.

Popular music is slowly being laid to rest in every conceivable way... the ashes are already about us if we could but notice them.

America is not the world.

Bob Geldof is a nauseating character. Band Aid was the most self-righteous platform ever in the history of popular music.

Age gives you a great sense of proportion. You can be very hard on yourself when you're younger but now I just think 'well everybody's absolutely mad and I'm doing quite well'.

Why pamper life's complexities when the leather runs smooth on the passenger seat?

And make no mistake, my friend, your pointless life will end; but before you go, can you look at the truth?