I've always said never let anyone tell you who you are. What I think I mean is never let anyone control how you feel about yourself.

Any war that requires the suspension of reason as a necessity for support is a bad war.

Her skin smelled like the twilight moon and her eyes looked primal, like a hungry animal. She was darkness – dangerous, beautiful darkness.

But the relationship of morality and power is a very subtle one. Because ultimately power without morality is no longer power.

Every time you compete, try harder to improve on your last performance. Give nothing short of your very best effort.

The ambition of the present Labour government is that every worker in the country will have a greater than average income.

Be wary of too much calm, particularly in your mid-fifties.

I have very simple tastes really. I like to ride my bicycle and I like to spend time upstate where it's quiet and I can take time to think and dream about new projects and possibilities.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical.

I was in my mid 20s when email finally took off. Until then, the phone was my primary way of connecting with the people in my life.

I was motivated by the fact that I wasn't happy with my play in this series and felt accountable to the guys. That's enough motivation to want to play well.