But then all writers smoke, don't they? And drink? And sit in front of computer screens till their arteries clog and muscles atrophy?

When a lie makes a soft bed for everyone, may the truth lie low. God as commonly understood appears to be one such lie. God as non-existence is not everyone's cup of tea and He better remain so.

I do not laugh

Peace at any price.

Generally speaking, historically in this country, the care of a child has been thought of as female business.

You are going to be what you put in your body, so I try to teach that to my kids, and the kids around me.

The last thing you want to do is shoot 80 wearing 'tartan troosers'.

I have one major problem with the internet: It's full of liars. There doesn't seem to be any way to answer to people lying about you.

We are moving toward recognition of the first Australians in the Australian constitution.

Silence is a beautiful fresh water tank to raise the trout of thought.

Die in obeying commands like a soldier, and go to Nirvana, but no cowardice.