The accusation 'unprofessional' means 'You did not behave like a machine today.

The terrible thing about the internet and Amazon is that they take the magic and happy chaos out of book shopping. The internet might give you what you want, but it won't give you what you need.

The art of living is the art of bringing dreams and reality together.

When you go for a walk, take seeds with you, poppies, rainbow chard, rocket. Plant them among the weeds in patches of wasteland. See what happens.

In a world where you are constantly asked to be 'committed,' it is liberating to give yourself the license to be a dilettante. Commit to nothing. Try everything.

There is nothing so perfect as pinball and a pint at 11 a.m.

My idea of childcare at festivals is to sit at a trestle table with an ale while the kids run around and make up their own games.

I count it as a certainty that in paradise, everyone naps.

When the going gets tough, the tough take a nap.

Pain will never leave us. Instead of putting energy into destroying pain, we need to put energy into creating pleasure.

Beauty, pleasure, freedom and plenty of sleep: these are the hallmarks of a successful idler's break. Travel should not be hard work.

Tenderness of heart and kindness of the soul are not signs of weakness, but they are signs of inner strength.

How is there laughter, how is there joy, as this world is always burning?

England expects every man to do his duty.

Sometimes you don’t just want to risk making mistakes; you actually want to make them - if only to give you something clear and detailed to fix.

I'm a blackstar. I'm a blackstar.

Making a company is a great way to improve the world while improving yourself.

Experience has taught me that the only cruelties people condemn are those with which they do not happen to be familiar.

Most people are rowing against the current of life. Instead of turning the boat around, all they need to do is let go of the oars.

Advice to anglers: don't take advice from people with missing fingers.

One can be unhappy before eating caviar, even after, but at least not during.