But I Despised Men Who Accepted Their

A Man Of Over Thirty Might Be Held To Be At The Height Of His Powers, But Not Necessarily Of His Wisdom.

Lack Of Genius Never Held Anyone Back. Only Time Wasted On Resentment And Daydreaming Can Do That.

But It's Also Because Of Something Personal. My Mother And Father Met While Playing Chess, So I've Always Had A Fondness For The Game. If It Weren't For Chess, I Might Not Be Here.

After I Convinced Them That I Was A Harmless Novelist, I Actually Got Them To Give Me A Tour Of The Harem - Which Is Usually Off Limits For Tourists.

Versatility Is One Of The Few Human Traits Which Are Universally Intolerable. You May Be Good At Greek And Good At Painting And Be Popular. You May Be Good At Greek And Good At Sport, And Be Wildly Popular. But Try All Three And You’re A Mountebank. Nothing Arouses Suspicion Quicker Than Genuine, All-round Proficiency.