I think ideas should be flying about and banging into each other. It is a kind of energy. If you occupy static positions, then things sort of ossify.

I'm kind of domestic, untidily so.

I think attacks on civilians in fact boost morale.

I am not very moved by historical apologies.

I never believed that Israel had the right to exist at all.

I always feel freelance writers are leading a heroic life. I think that is the real writer's life. On the other hand, it's good to have another job. It gives you something to do.

All I do is read books, really. I worry about that sometimes. I don't seem to have a hobby or anything.