Writing Is A Solitary Occupation.

At Risk Of Sounding Foully Pompous I Think That Writers' Groups Are Probably Very Useful At The Beginning Of A Writing Career.

The Existence Of Tricks Does Not Imply The Absence Of Magic.

You Know What Circumcision Is, Private?

I Do Understand That You Can Look Into Someone’s Eyes,” I Heard Myself Saying, “and Suddenly Know That Life Will Be Impossible Without Them. Know That Their Voice Can Make Your Heart Miss A Beat And That Their Company Is All Your Happiness Can Ever Desire And That Their Absence Will Leave Your Soul Alone, Bereft And Lost.

But When You Have Order, You Don't Need Gods. When Everything Is Well Ordered And Disciplined Then Nothing Is Unexpected. If You Understand Everything,' I Said Carefully, 'then There's No Room Left For Magic. It's Only When You're Lost And Frightened And In The Dark That You Call On The Gods, And They Like Us To Call On Them. It Makes Them Feel Powerful, And That's Why They Like Us To Live In Chaos.