Millions and millions of years would still not give me half enough time to describe that tiny instant of all eternity when you put your arms around me and I put my arms around you. – Jacques Prévert
But you cannot expect every writer to dwell on human suffering. I think my books do deal with grave issues. People who say they are too positive probably havent read them. – Alexander McCall Smith
I dont believe in writing at night because it comes too easily. When I read it in the morning its not good. I need daylight to begin. Between nine and ten oclock I have a long breakfast with reading and music. – Gunter Grass