Giving presents is one of the most possessive things we do, did you realize that? It's the way we keep a hold on other people. Plant ourselves in their lives.

I am the child of a lunatic. Not a child of God.

There is something divine, mystical, magical and unexplainable in the universe that is listening and responding to each of us.

Science fiction is a field of writing where, month after month, every printed word implies to hundreds of thousands of people: 'There is change. Look, today's fantastic story is tomorrow's fact.

I want to keep my fan base supplied with a steady chain of music.

The pride and presence of a professional football team is far more important than 30 libraries.

I want Britain to be the home of successful competitive and stable financial services.

I'm fond of all my characters so every time one doesn't make the cut I'm a little disappointed although I understand it.

Science strives for answers, but art is happy with a good question.

Excellent conquerors do not engage.

I don't like to feel intimidated by where I make a living.