Like most men, I'm a life support system for a phallus.

I don't take much notice of reviews now - obviously you'd like to have straight worship but you're never going to get that.

Stay cool, and wait for opportunity.

Why is erasing desire seen as so important? If the subjugation of the self is the point of the self what's the point in having a self? It's like someone handing you a leaflet which says throw this leaflet away.

I went to a British Council event a while back and there were lots of German professors of literature. About half of them were convinced I had a German sense of humour and the other half were sure it was British. They are probably still arguing about it now.

No amount of intelligence can save you from stupidity.

No one wants a masterpiece knocking around when your own book is looking for attention.