I live a perfectly happy and comfortable life in Blair's Britain, but I can't work up much affection for the culture we've created for ourselves: it's too cynical, too knowing, too ironic, too empty of real value and meaning.
The plain fact is that she never really liked me, and never wanted me. I had been a mistake; and that, to some extent, is what I remain in my own eye… - Jonathan Coe
The plain fact is that she never really liked me, and never wanted me. I had been a mistake; and that, to some extent, is what I remain in my own eye…
- Jonathan Coe
As soon as you start writing about how human beings interact with each other socially, you're into politics, aren't you? - Jonathan Coe
As soon as you start writing about how human beings interact with each other socially, you're into politics, aren't you?
I like the rain before it falls. of course there is no such thing, she said. That's why it's my favorite. Something can still make you happy, can't i… - Jonathan Coe
I like the rain before it falls. of course there is no such thing, she said. That's why it's my favorite. Something can still make you happy, can't i…
Some people don't realize that a straight 'No' can be the kindest answer in the world. - Jonathan Coe
Some people don't realize that a straight 'No' can be the kindest answer in the world.
Objectivity is just male subjectivity. - Jonathan Coe
Objectivity is just male subjectivity.
Sometimes I feel that I am destined always to be offstage whenever the main action occurs. That God has made me the victim of some cosmic practical j… - Jonathan Coe
Sometimes I feel that I am destined always to be offstage whenever the main action occurs. That God has made me the victim of some cosmic practical j…
For many weeks after [my wife] died, I could not get used to the feeling of coldness and lifelessness on her side of the bed - and it was even worse … - Jonathan Coe
For many weeks after [my wife] died, I could not get used to the feeling of coldness and lifelessness on her side of the bed - and it was even worse …
Ah, well, I have no talent for nonfiction, that's my problem. - Jonathan Coe
Ah, well, I have no talent for nonfiction, that's my problem.
We say, 'Shall we meet for a drink?', as though drinking were the main end of the appointment, and the matter of company only incidental, we are so s… - Jonathan Coe
We say, 'Shall we meet for a drink?', as though drinking were the main end of the appointment, and the matter of company only incidental, we are so s…
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