The secret of play-writing can be given in two maxims: stick to the point, and, whenever you can, cut.

The secret of play-writing can be given in two maxims: stick to the point, and, whenever you can, cut.

I am told that today rather more than 60 per cent of the men who go to university go on a Government grant. This is a new class that has entered upon the scene. It is the white-collar proletariat. They do not go to university to acquire culture but to get a job, and when they have got one, scamp it. They have no manners and are woefully unable to deal with any social predicament. Their idea of a celebration is to go to a public house and drink six beers. They are mean, malicious and envious . They are scum.

There's no one as transparent as the person who thinks he's devilish deep.

The artist can within limits make what he likes of his life... It is only the artist, and maybe the criminal, who can make his own.

Usage is the only test. I prefer a phrase that is easy and unaffected to a phrase that is grammatical.

Perfection is a trifle dull. It is not the least of life's ironies that this, which we all aim at, is better not quite achieved.