When you are a strong woman, you will attract trouble. When a man feels threatened, there is always trouble.

Life always gets harder towards the summit - the cold increases, responsibility increases

I am a huge admirer of Elizabeth I, and this intriguing biography gives a wonderful picture of the era.

In my opinion, moderation is a vastly overrated virtue, particularly when applied to work

A person with taste is merely one who can recognize the greatest beauty in the simplest things.

If anyone asks me whether I like being a popular writer, I ask them whether they think I'd rather be an unpopular writer.

Even the most powerful woman needs a place to unwind.