It was irritating to have one's physical shortcomings pointed out quite so plainly twice in one evening, once by a beautiful girl and once by a dying badger.

American-style iced tea is the perfect drink for a hot, sunny day. It's never really caught on in the UK, probably because the last time we had a hot, sunny day was back in 1957.

Lawyers are predators in grey worsted

New technology is useful, but it's inefficient and ugly; it knows it'll be obsolete by lunchtime tomorrow, so it has no incentive to be anything else

In spite of really intense competition for the job, I'm still my own worst enemy.

After all, what else is scientific enquiry of any sort other than a controlled version of banging one's head against the universe until something gives?

Human beings can get used to virtually anything, given plenty of time and no choice in the matter whatsoever.

There’s nothing bad about reincarnation per se, it’s basically a very good system, cost-effective and ecologically friendly.

Telling lies is a bit like tiling bathrooms - if you don't know how to do it properly, it's best not to try.

Love is an optical illusion that makes you believe the object of your affection is the most beautiful person in the world.

The best definition of an immortal is someone who hasn't died yet.

Sometimes the dreams that come true are the dreams you never even knew you had.

I feel love is like a cigarette –you know it is not good for you but by the time you realize, you are so addicted to it that you can't leave it.

In a perfect world, there would be freedom of religion and freedom for all religions to exercise their religion everywhere.

The best path through life is the highway.

The future belongs to young people with an education and the imagination to create.

Yoga is the state where you are missing nothing.

The brain is not the mind. It is probably impossible to look at a map of brain activity and predict or even understand the emotions, reactions, hopes and desires of the mind.

Boys will break your heart. Real men will pick up the pieces.

Start early – the sooner you start, the more you will have in your account when you retire. I actually waited until 30 before contributing…that was a big mistake.

This very moment of your life, if you experience it fully, will show you astonishing wonders and exquisite delights.