The value of life lies not in the length of days, but in the use we make to them; a man may live long, yet get little from life. Whether you find satisfaction in life depends not on your tale of years, but on your will - Montaigne, Essays

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

Never let stress shape your strategy. Most women think better after a brisk walk, a light meal, a massage and a nap.

Always present yourself as a woman who expects to succeed.

I work eight hours a day, but I'm not writing all that time. I'm thinking, editing, looking something up. Thinking is what I do a lot of.

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

What is done can never be undone.