I've Loved Art For More Than 30

When I Was Three, I Wanted To Be Four. When I Was Four, I Wanted To Be Prime Minister.

It's One Of The Ironies Of Mountaineering,' Said Young, 'that Grown Men Are Happy To Spend Months Preparing For A Climb, Weeks Rehearsing And Honing Their Skills, And At Least A Day Attempting To Reach The Summit. And Then, Having Achieved Their Goal, They Spend Just A Few Moments Enjoying The Experience, Along With One Or Two Equally Certifiable Companions Who Have Little In Common Other Than Wanting To Do It All Again, But A Little Higher.

I Wrote A Million Words In The First Year, And I Could Never Have Done That Outside Of Prison.

War And Peace Maddens Me Because I Didn't Write It Myself, And Worse, I Couldn't.

I Feel I Have Had A Very Interesting Life, But I Am Rather Hoping There Is Still More To Come. I Still Haven't Captained The England Cricket Team, Or Sung At Carnegie Hall!