Jan Morris

Travel, which was once either a necessity or an adventure, has become very largely a commodity, and from all sides we are persuaded into thinking that it is a social requirement, too.

To the stern student of affairs, Beirut is a phenomenon, beguiling perhaps, but quite, quite impossible.

Its smallness is not petty; on the contrary, it is profound.

'Mystic River' just smelled interesting to me. So I read it and liked it right away. Even the dialogue in it was great.

The United States have fulfilled in good faith all their treaty stipulations with the Indian tribes, and have in every other instance insisted upon a like performance of their obligations.

I have a naturally camp sensibility and a camp sense of humour. I love the icons that gay people love.