Re William Faulkner. "The only time when I have seen Faulkner was at the Nobel Prize ceremonies of 1950. I thought he felt himself out of place in the atmosphere of Royalty, trumpets, and general grandeur. I therefore tried to make friends with him, but found it uphill work as he was shy and reticent. Like the rest of us, he had to make a speech, but it was totally inaudible. The only impression that I carried away was that it is difficult for Kings to be kind to rebels."