Inspired Writing

So I had the fortune of receiving several Bond books for Christmas from my brother. And I have spent the last few weeks reading both Casino Royale and Goldfinger, great reads. However two quotes, one from each, stand out and make me admire Ian Fleming even more.

1. Bond on Vesper's kidnapping in Casino Royale:

"This was just what he'd been afraid of. These blithering women who thought they could do a man's work. Why the hell couldn't they stay at home and mind their pots and pans and stick to their frocks and gossip (the bit I love) and leave men's work to the men."

2. Pussy Galore explaining why she shows little emotion towards men in Goldfinger:

"I come from the South. You know the definition of a virgin down there? Well, it's a girl who can run faster than her brother."

Brilliant.