Look at self-satisfied pop singers or greasy, semi-literate athletes. People worship them. Why?” "Because they’re talented.

There's a name for people with an interest in the moon," Alex said. "They're called lunatics.

You're my closest friend and you're thousands of miles away.

Do you realise how much trouble you're in?" "Perhaps I'll have some Weetabix after all.

You must do what you want.

There are problems and there are children. It is our aim to separate the two.

My writing has always been what you call 'narrative fiction' in the sense that it's got very strong plots and twists at the end.