This short exchange comes from Old Harry’s Game - Series 4. A BBC radio show written by Andy Hamilton, and staring him as Satan. Satan: Why would writing be good for you? The Professor: Well you know, a sort of cathartic therapy. You see I’ve always rather envied writers. I think the act of writing must give them a tremendous amount of peace and solace. Satan: You’ve not met many writers, have you? The Professor: Well, no. Satan: Well I have, and do you know what writers are? Writers are miserable, grudging drunks who just happen to know a lot of words. They’re not seeking solace. No, no, as far as they’re concerned writing is an act of revenge. The Professor: Revenge against who? Satan: Everybody.