Too much mercy... often resulted in further crimes which were fatal to innocent victims who need not have been victims if justice had been put first and mercy second.

Plots come to me at such odd moments, when I am walking along the street, or examining a hat shop… suddenly a splendid idea comes into my head.

I would like it to be said that I was a good writer of detective and thriller stories.

People who can be very good can be very bad too.

People should be interested in books, not their authors.

Your not reliable. You wouldn't be at all a comfortable sort of person to live with.

An appreciative listener is always stimulating.