If only the strength of the love that people feel when it is reciprocated could be as intense and obsessive as the love we feel when it is not; then marriages would be truly made in heaven. Ben Elton feelheavenintense Change image and share on social
I try hard not to preach, but I get carried away, which is a mistake, but it's a risk worth running. Ben Elton carryhardmistake Change image and share on social
I think it is very difficult to legislate for morality. Ben Elton difficultlegislatemorality Change image and share on social
I find the fact that billionaires are quoted as if the fact that they are billionaires gives them some kind of wisdom is outrageous. Ben Elton billionairefactfind Change image and share on social
Comedy will always be central to what I do, it's just an instinct for me, but I am a writer and always have been. Ben Elton centralcomedyinstinct Change image and share on social
My advice to anyone adapting a novel is that once they've read it and learnt to understand it, then they must throw it away and never look at it again! Ben Elton adaptadvicehave Change image and share on social
And roast beef and Yorkshire pudding is my personal signature dish. Ben Elton beefdishpersonal Change image and share on social
People who get through life dependent on other people's possessions are always the first to lecture you on how little possessions count. Ben Elton countdependentlecture Change image and share on social
I don't know what people who I've never met think about me. Some have written horrible things, some have written nice things - but I'm proud of the fact I've remained close to everyone I've ever worked with. Ben Elton closefacthave share on social
The earth only has so much bounty to offer and inventing ever larger and more notional prices for that bounty does not change its real value. Ben Elton bountychangeearth Change image and share on social