That my philosophy of life is, as far as possible, one of enjoyment. I'm not nihilistic. Alexander McCall Smith enjoymentlifenihilistic Change image and share on social
I have three older sisters, so we were a reasonably large family and, in general, a happy one. Alexander McCall Smith familygeneralhappy Change image and share on social
Any author of fiction will tell you that characters don't need to be told what to do. Alexander McCall Smith authorcharacterfiction Change image and share on social
You do not have to ladle on the impasto to make a point about human frailty or ambitions. Alexander McCall Smith ambitionfrailtyhuman Change image and share on social
Painters aren't expected to paint bleak pictures, are they? Alexander McCall Smith bleakexpectpaint Change image and share on social
As a writer, I have readers who will have a range of political views. I don't think they look to me for political guidance. Alexander McCall Smith guidancepoliticalrange Change image and share on social
Writers obviously have to bear witness to the harsh face of the age. Alexander McCall Smith agebearface Change image and share on social
I'm interested in character and dialogue and exchange of ideas. Alexander McCall Smith characterdialogueexchange Change image and share on social
New York is a wonderful place to be up, an awful place to be down. Alexander McCall Smith awfulplacewonderful Change image and share on social
If you lose sight of the smaller accomplishments, you end up with an imbalance in your life. Alexander McCall Smith accomplishmentendimbalance Change image and share on social
