[H]e is a barbarian, and thinks that the customs of his tribe and island are the laws of nature.

It had always been a breathtaking view, the kind that made him inhale and forget to exhale . . .

You can only get outside yourself by looking inside.

The life of the creative man is lead, directed and controlled by boredom. Avoiding boredom is one of our most important purposes.

As human beings we do change, grow, adapt, perhaps even learn and become wiser.

Without Montreal, Canada would be hopeless.

If your book doesn't keep you up nights when you are writing it, it won't keep anyone up nights reading it.

I can pray better when I'm comfortable.

It's all about knowing the balance, because I like to remain somewhat of a mystery. You need to have that, you know what I mean?

The best discussion of trouble in boardroom and business office is found in newspapers' own financial pages and speeches by journalists in management jobs.

All I do is play music and golf - which one do you want me to give up?