I think every family is dysfunctional, and some manage to control it better than others.

I don't like people who get into fights about football - or anything else.

As [John] Tolkien himself said, the story [Lord of the Ring ] is not allegorical. He said so when people tried to make analogies to World War II and the fight against Hitler and his fascist coalition.

With few exceptions, one ought always do what one is afraid of.

It's true that I have a wide range of interests. I like to write and paint and make music and go walking on my own and garden. In fact, gardening is probably what I enjoy doing more than anything else.

As far as money goes, there's a saying in Denmark: 'Your last suit doesn't have any pockets.' You can't take it with you. You can make all the money you want, but who cares?

I think every family is dysfunctional, and some manage to control it better than others.