My first novel was rejected by some of the most eminent publishers in the world. Starting again was a real wrench.

It's a strange paradox that a man gifted with too many talents can fritter them all away without developing a single one to its full.

I write my books in my head, and not in a specific study with a view. The view is from my inner eyes.

It's probably true that everyone has a book in them, although it may not be a very good one.

Failure makes success so much sweeter, and allows you to thumb your nose at the crowds.

They do say that socialism is the ideal philosophy-just as long as you have capitalists to pay for it.

I think one of the most poignant things is unrequited love and loneliness.

When I vacate this sack of old bones I won't care what you do with it. Bury or burn it but don't make much fuss.

Litigation only makes lawyers fat.

Sometimes it is best for men not to attempt to interfere with destiny. Our prayers can be answered in ways which we do not expect and do not welcome.

I don't want children. Why should I let some strange little monster into my life to destroy what to me is a perfect set-up?

This proves Indians do nothing else but surf the Web.

My fans kept asking where they could get clothes like Destiny's Child's, so it was only natural for us to do a clothing line.

As a kid, I was heavily into martial arts and wanted to be the next Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Two weeks ago we couldn't pronounce your name, but you were in the lead in a film that made millions, so we're sending you all these scripts.

Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.

Nothing is really so poor and melancholy as art that is interested in itself and not in its subject.

There has to be life after the Charlotte Mayors office.

The world out there is not waiting for a new definition of Christianity; it's waiting for a new demonstration of Christianity.

Let the misanthrope shun men and abjure; the most are rather lovable than hateful.

So astounding are the facts in this connection, that it would seem as though the Creator, himself had electrically designed this planet.