I'm hesitant to ever take on the crest of the veteran. So I don't know who I am to warn the younger writer about the perils to come. I think maybe the most dangerous influence is to think you have all the answers and should be giving counsel.

I am not fond of lengthy descriptions of phony artworks.

I think the art world heightens the intensity of desires for inclusion, and the humiliations of exclusion, which is why it's a great place to circulate when you are in the lucky position, as I am, of not wanting or needing anything from anyone.

You know, I think I am faintly spiritual.

I suppose I am interested in women plus anonymity plus disappearance.

I tell people that I'm a Christian, but I don't think it's giving an insight into who I am or what I'm about.