I mistrust the term graphic novel because it sounds like a good thing to put on a tee-shirt. That's why the French like them.

You had to deal every day with people who were foolish and lazy and untruthful and downright unpleasant, and you could certainly end up thinking that the world would be considerably improved if you gave them a slap.

Whut's the plan, Rob?" said one of them. "Okay, lads, this is what we'll do. As soon as we see somethin', we'll attack it. Right?" This caused a cheer. "Ach, 'tis a good plan," said Daft Wullie.

Fantasy is an exercise bicycle for the mind. It might not take you anywhere, but it tones up the muscles that can.

They can tak' oour lives but they canna tak' oour troousers!

Nanny Ogg never did any housework herself, but she was the cause of housework in other people.

Goodness is about what you do. Not who you pray to.