“In my case, I write in the past because I'm not really part of the pre...” — Patrick O'Brian Quote

“In my case, I write in the past because I'm not really part of the present. I have nothing valid to say about anything current, though I have something to say about what existed then.”

“I've never set out to seduce my reader. I don't see him at all clearly.”

“I have never written for an audience. On the other hand I do not write merely to please myself.”

“I wouldn't call Loopt a failure. It didn't turn out like I wanted, for sure, but it was fun, I learned a lot, and I made enough money to start investing, which led me to my current job. I don't regret it at all.”

“I am passionate about preserving the rights and opportunities of current and future Americans. That has meant fighting to stop global warming.”

“I always thought we ought to recognise the blood, sweat and tears - and the sacrifices in being away from home - of former England players, and that current players should know what has come before.”