It just never occurred to me that the real distance I would have to cross would be in my own mind. In that respect, I had flown half a million miles … - Clive James

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It just never occurred to me that the real distance I would have to cross would be in my own mind. In that respect, I had flown half a million miles before I moved an inch, and these three volumes are just the rattling the side of my cot made when I climbed over, on the first stage of that long, momentous journey across the carpet, towards the light of the open door.