When people, women included, hear that you are writing, they assume that it is simply a hobby to fill in the time between doing the washing-up and the ironing. It couldn't possibly be a profession.

The daughter never ever gives up on the mother, just as the mother never gives up on the daughter. There is a tie there so strong that nothing can break it.

She didn't want to be considered a woman yet, wasn't ready to be the recipient of jewelry from men.

For purposes of action nothing is more useful than narrowness of thought combined with energy of will.

Music is for people. The word 'pop' is simply short for popular. It means that people like it. I'm just a normal jerk who happens to make music. As long as my brain and fingers work, I'm cool.

What makes me really happy is a walk in the English countryside. A nice sunset, that British countryside - it means I'm home.

Terrorism is the best political weapon for nothing drives people harder than a fear of sudden death.

I like performing. I like partnering with an audience.

The only reason they come to see me is that I know that life is great - and they know I know it.

Morris read through the letter. Was it a shade too fulsome? No, that was another law of academic life: it is impossible to be excessive in flattery of one's peers.

Delight in splendor is No more than happiness with little: for both Have their appeal.

Even if you think the grass is greener on the other side, you’re going to have to mow that side too.