love has a very dulling effect on the brain

I do, however, think it would be difficult to write books I don't like to read.

Ramses had always been fond of Helen, in his peculiar fashion, but if he had looked at me as he was looking at her, I would have sent for a constable.

Getting an idea for a book is not the problem, but you need 300 ideas - an idea a page.

I am so tired of ruggedly handsome heroes. I don't know too many ruggedly handsome people who are necessarily nice people. In fact, the beautiful people have a big handicap because they rely too much on their appearance and don't bother to become interesting.

..he continues to cling to the forlorn hope that I will turn into one of those swooning females...and fling myself squeeling at him whenever anything happens. Like all men, he clings to his illusions.

I do hope you have some money. I'm getting tired of hitting people.