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Louis Braille created the code of raised dots for reading and writing that bears his name and brings literacy, independence, and productivity to the blind.

I've always written by hand. Mostly with a fountain pen, but sometimes with a pencil - especially for corrections.

We have developed overlays for the keys of the cash registers with the help of the Braille Institute, so that blind crew members can take orders and help our guests.

I don't like drawing characters facing right. If I tried to do that at a book signing, I'd have to pencil it first.

Effective use of Braille is as important to the blind as independent mobility, knowledge in the use of adaptive technology, and the core belief that equality, opportunity and security are truly possible for all people who are blind.

Learning to read music in Braille and play by ear helped me develop a damn good memory.

I used to sit on the Circle Line and go 'round and 'round and write.

I didn't understand key signatures or anything, you know. I'd say silly things at the top of a trumpet part like, 'Note, when you play B naturals, make the B naturals a half step lower because they sound funny if they're B naturals.' And some guy said: 'Idiot, just put a flat on the third line and it's a key signature, you know?'

Not intending to be funny: I sit at the keyboard, put my fingers on the keys and go. To me, it's the real secret of writing. Put yourself in front of the screen or the blank sheet of paper and get to work.

Like I've always said, love wouldn't be blind if the braille weren't so damned much fun.