Incredible brilliance often dwells on the razor's edge of madness.

Well, my books - I think one of the hallmarks of my thrillers is that they're based in reality.

There aren’t many honest men or women in Washington anymore. Politicians get where they are by the sheer force of their egos, not their convictions. And you know what? It’s our fault as voters. We don’t demand better candidates, so we end up getting what we deserve—on both sides of the aisle.

There are writers who go their whole lives and never hit that No. 1 spot.

I've got more ideas for books than I'll ever be able to use in my lifetime. I'm very fortunate like that

There is no justice in social justice, and there is no equality in social equality.

...all members of Congress should be required wear NASCAR uniforms. You know, the kind with the patches? That way we'd know who is sponsoring each of them. I think he was kidding; they'd never be able to do it but it's a great idea and would wake people up in this country.