The endangered Kiwi is aptly New Zealand's icon. There is so much promise to lay a large egg but without the ability to get it off the ground.

New Zealand has the best government money can buy.

My favourite word: FRUITION.

To be a celebrity one must be worth celebrating.

Writing is a master craft in the finest art,the loneliest profession in the most social science, the most influential medium in the toughest industry, yet is the most under-rated profession.

I would prefer to try and fail than to not try at all.

Engaging irrational people with rational arguments is irrational.

I have never met a politician who has exceeded my low expectations of them.

New Zealand has the cheapest government money can buy.

Housework is the most productive procrastination close to a deadline.