When you look into the abyss, it’s not supposed to wave back.

Up until now I'd always though RSI meant 'I hate my damn job'.

It's never a good idea to ask a man on a tight-rope how he keeps his balance: a) he would probably fall off and b) he probably doesn't know what the muscles are called in any case.

It's not lying when you do it to officers!

Gods don't like people not doing much work. People who aren't busy all the time might start to think.

There are times when phrases such as 'totally astonished' just don't do the job. I am of course delighted and honoured and, needless to say, flabbergasted.

My agent pointed out one day that I had been quoted by a columnist in some American newspaper, and he noted with some glee that they simply identified me by name without reminding people who I was, apparently in the clear expectation that their readers would know who I am.