When I began to write seriously, 40 years ago now, my chosen form was the novel.

He accepted what each moment brough him, and never troubled himself with matters that were outside his control.

We read to know we're not alone.

I am as I am. The world is as it is. Whether I am content with that has very little to do with it.

My study is a converted garage which is largely lined with bookshelves and cardboard boxes filled with manuscripts of my film scripts, plays and books.

There are dozens of great American writers who write about the family.

If you die, I'll die.' 'But is you live, I'll live.' - Bowman and Kestrel, Firesong