Simplicity, clarity, singleness: These are the attributes that give our lives power and vividness and joy as they are also the marks of great art. They seem to be the purpose of God for his whole creation.

Richard F. Holloway has been a reviewer and writer for the broadRichard Hollowayet press for several years including The Times The Guardian The Independent Sunday Herald and The Scotsman. He currently hosts the BBC Radio Scotland book review programme Cover Stories.

Richard F. Holloway (born 26 November 1933) is a Scottish writer and broadcaster and was formerly Bishop of Edinburgh in the Scottish Episcopal Church.