Christopher Hampton

I'm ashamed to say the first play I saw at the Royal Court was mine.

Asking a working writer what he thinks about critics is like asking a lamp-post what it feels about dogs.

To seduce a woman famous for strict morals, religious fervor and the happiness of her marriage: what could possibly be more prestigious?

It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens.

I love Hindi films.

Another thing that freaks me out is time. Time is like a book. You have a beginning, a middle and an end. It's just a cycle.