The greatest fight is when you are fighting in the smoke and cannot see with your eyes.

I used to write exclusively with one particular Montblanc fountain pen, although lately I have had to use a roller-tip fountain pen, because I find it harder and harder to control the fine muscles of my right hand during prolonged periods of work. I buy boxes of Deluxe Uni-ball pens, use them until they start to drag, and then change.

I've never had a cup of coffee in my life. I can't even remain in the same room with coffee.

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