When we went to war at the Falklands, Buck Kernan had to shake each man's hand as we boarded a boat for war.

Pro Publica distorts the relationship between organizations and their consultants.

As a viewer I came of age during a time when cast members were prone to fistfights. So I may be carrying a little of that kind of image in my head.

For each show, we do maybe 15 versions before it goes on air. So I know every show microscopically.

The Clash, in particular, transcends any category.

When you do something bad and you know you can do it, only you know you can do it. And do it while it's hot, man.

My dad is a little Scottish guy with tattoos all over his arms.

In the British military system, there is a very strict chain of command. Americans just want to win, and the correct strategy may be to speak directly to the men.

I was a section commander in the parachute regiment [in the British army].

I'm consciously working very hard at not eating.

I think there's a core of real anger or misery inside every true stand-up comic.

Dare to climb higher heights.

When you look down the length of your chain and see it is made mostly of weak links it is time to pull out the bolt cutters.

One reason that cats are happier than people is that they have no newspapers.

The true way to soften one's troubles is to solace those of others.

I cannot remember a time when I was not interested in both gardening and painting. I must have been born with a trowel in one hand and a paintbrush in the other.

I made a lot of mistakes but they were correctable mistakes.

I wanted to be an actress. I think it had a lot to do with being a kid and watching how every time my dad would stand up to talk people would applaud... that was pretty cool.

To take offense is to give offense.

I'm willing to fly close to the flame.

If you are to become a writer you'll have to stop fooling with words.