If there is a reason for our armies to be in Afghanistan, let it be to give that face something to smile about again.

I expect it (Bombay Dub Orchestra) to become the latest "inspirational" hit among the new age crowd

At school the only thing that could guarantee isolation even quicker than intelligence was having any interest, or inclination towards, the arts.

"Stupid humans never listen, haven't in thousands of years, and aren't about to start now, I guess. Oh well, not my problem."

Why do you seem to have no idea at all that something, somewhere is not right in paradise?

I'd rather see a bunch of amateurs try their best and lose, than see so–called professionals achieve the same results and steal the spotlight.

How many other bands do you know that have asked to have their sound system turned down?

I'm beginning to realize that writing the books is the easy part of being a novelist. It's what comes after you're finished that's difficult.

Long live the Captain, and may he live to fight many a battle for our entertainment and edification.

Some lessons take longer to learn then others, but I think I've finally understood the meaning of lists.