There are men in the world who derive an exaltation from the proximity of disaster and ruin, as other from success.
I got into physics through pop science and quantum science and ended up being such a quantum groupie.
I would literally do anything for Richard Curtis. Anything.
Initially, I studied philosophy, because it claimed to give you answers to the meaning of existence, but it didnt: It was basically a semantics game.
It was (Nick Frost's) first-ever bedroom scene and my first-ever bedroom scene. . . not that we were actually doing much, but we did have to lie sort of semi-nude under the sheets. And he was incredibly sort of vibrant and outgoing, but then he suddenly got very, like, 'I'm engaged and I'm getting married!' And I was, 'Okay, that's good. I just won't be touching you, then!'
I was a real daydreamer at school, gazing out of the window and losing myself in imaginary worlds
Theres a real power in heels and a good dress.
Experience is a grindstone; and it is lucky for us, if we can get brightened by it, and not ground.
To speak from a particular place and time is not provincialism but part of a writer's identity.
Missionary life is simply a chance to die.
I saw Uncle John with Long Tall Sally, he saw Aunt Mary coming and he ducked back in the alley.