“Some fellow from the Third World kept hammering for prizes for a Communist film which was rotten.”

“I think J.D. Salinger is correct in granting no interviews, and in making no speeches.”

“I have Graham Greene's telephone number, but I wouldn't dream of using it. I don't seek out writers because we all want to be alone.”

“Happiness was like a green vine spreading through her, stretching fine tendrils, bearing flowers through her flesh.”