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England is a fairly envious little country and it's embodied in the press. They don't like anyone being more distinguished than they are.

I'm not going to make general comments about the British press.

I think the U.K. is too small to write about from within it and still make it seem foreign and exotic and interesting.

Sometimes the British press is maybe a little bit racist.

There's so much cynicism around in Britain, especially in the press. The American press might be naive, but at least you feel as if they're on your side.

Britain is relatively compact and much closer to the borders of the U.S.S.R. than anywhere in North America.

Britain's such a twisted, weird little place.

I like the best of the British press. The best of the British press is very good.

When I came to Britain I was in awe of the British press, afraid of them. But they're not as ferocious as people think. In some instances they are, but when it comes to taking on power they're really deferential.

Britain is still seen as a beacon for decency, for democracy, for vigorous judges upholding the rule of law and, dare I say it, a free press. I respect the press in theory, but when you see some of the things it writes about you, it's not exactly a happy relationship.