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Often, in horror films, the single most effective device for building a sense of scariness is the soundtrack: the clanking of chains, the groaning of off-stage ghouls, the unmistakable sound of a cannibal rustic firing up a chainsaw.
— John Lanchester
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I rather envy writers who do variations on a theme. I like reading those books, but in practice, I can't do it.
— John Lanchester
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At the risk of being old-fartish, I like old-school wines that taste the way the winemaker intended, as opposed to organic and untreated ones with more bottle variation. If I want to take a risk, I'll go bungee-jumping.
— John Lanchester
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In sport, the money goes to the talent; it goes directly to the worker - unlike a bank, which sits in the middle of transactions and whose income bears no relation to any of the services it provides.
— John Lanchester
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My standard Nando's order is a chicken breast burger served 'medium,' which is still fairly spicy.
— John Lanchester
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I have sane friends, solvent friends, foodie friends, and friends who can take time off in the week, but I don't know one single person who ticks all those boxes.
— John Lanchester
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