When I'm Writing I Just Think There's

I Wasn't Even Aware Of The Year Of The Family. I Couldn't Give A Toss. These Things - The Year Of The Family, The Year Of The Three-legged Dog. I Think It's All Trash.

Do Not Place A Photograph Of Your Favourite Author On Your Desk, Especially If The Author Is One Of The Famous Ones Who Committed Suicide.

The Irish Are The Niggers Of Europe, Lads.

Do Be Kind To Yourself. Fill Pages As Quickly As Possible; Double Space, Or Write On Every Second Line. Regard Every New Page As A Small Triumph. Until You Get To Page 50. Then Calm Down, And Start Worrying About The Quality. Do Feel Anxiety - It's The Job.

Schools Don't Really Allow Failure And Yet It's Part Of Any Endeavour, Not Just Writing.