Awesome Is Loud But Awe Is Quiet.

It's Possible To Be Satisfied With A Day's Work Or A Cake, But A Life... What Is A Life But A History Of Events Badly Remembered?

Awesome Is Loud But Awe Is Quiet.

Every Decently-made Object, From A House To A Lamp Post To A Bridge, Spoon Or Egg Cup, Is Not Just A Piece Of 'stuff' But A Physical Embodiment Of Human Energy, Testimony To The Magical Ability Of Our Species To Take Raw Materials And Turn Them Into Things Of Use, Value And Beauty.

I'm Terribly Fastidious. I Like Symmetry And Neatness, But My House Is As Chaotic As Any Other Family's.

I Was Never A Hugely Successful Theatre Designer. I Painted A Lot Of Scenery And Did The Lighting, And My Lighting Business Grew Out Of That.