“There comes a moment for all of us when our childhood ceases to be an excuse. In your case, I would say that, as with many English, the moment is somewhat delayed.” ChildhoodEnglandEnglishmenEnglish Book:Absolute Friends Source: Absolute Friends
“Haydon was more than his model, he was his inspiration, the torch-bearer of a certain kind of English calling which - for the very reason that it was vague and understated and elusive - had made sense of Guillam's life till now.” InspirationBehaviourVagueEnglishmenEnglishUnderstatementVaguenessElusivenessEnglishness Book:Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Source: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy