I will ignore all ideas for new works and engines of war, the invention of which has reached its limits and for whose improvement I see no further hope.

Inventions reached their limit long ago, and I see no hope for further development.

Inventions have long-since reached their limit--and I see no hope for further developments." -- Julius Frontinus, world-famous engineer (Rome, 10 AD)

I set up and staged hundreds of ends-of-the-world and watched, enthralled, as they played themselves out.

I never advocate that you should be lonely, or come to my shows and bring me your razor blade to show me that you don't cut anymore.

Remember the people in the back streets of Derby.

It is increasingly hard for young white people to find jobs, and I can understand why white parents are worried about the future.

Theology is that discipline whereby we stop talking nonsense about God.

Sometimes I try a Mai Tai. It's so fruity. It's a little embarrassing, but I like it.

Hate wears you down and doesn’t hurt your enemy. It’s like taking poison and hoping your enemy will die.

Magic, like technology, is a tool.

Great battles are won with artillery.

I did theatre all my life and then went into the film world. I then kind of segued into TV land, which is a different experience.