Whatever the universal perspective one adopts, it is important to recognise that some form of universalism is politically and ethically necessary.

Ethically and politically it is important to face up to the need for a universal perspective in our divided, multi-cultural, unequal and unjust world.

The subject of feminism cannot be purely a fiction, as some postmodern writers suggest, produced by the discourses of power.

If one really believes that the metaphysic one adopts has much to commend it, then one should obviously try to persuade others of its truth or acceptability!

Most of us don't live our lives with one, integrated self that meets the world, we're a whole bunch of selves.

I don't have a great talent for explaining myself in acting because I can't explain it.

I don't really know that I really have an opinion that I think people need to hear.

Sometimes it's easy to have ideas, but somebody has to find a way to do it. Often those responsible for finding a way don't have the idea.

As a spectator, you get to watch everything, but I'd much rather be playing than watching. I'll have time to watch later in my career.

Real quality means making sure that people are proud of the code they write, that they're involved and taking it personally.

Today only happens once in a lifetime. Make the most of it.

My family shouldn't have to put up with me. They're good people, solid, happy. Sometimes when I'm with them I think I'm on television.

Even when all the worlds have frozen or exploded, and all the suns gone dead and cold, there'll still be time. Oh, God, what for?

Television is a formidable thinking tool. You are like an analyst to whom society's subconscious would be offered wide open.