I had been going out to Orient for several years.

There are certain moments where artwork might seem like it's part of someone's career - if you really know the art world - , but I did my best to prevent that overlap.

Why I love chess and tennis - the volleying aspect, and the fact that your competitors' reactions and motivations and bluffs come into the game itself.

I've never had a mentor. I've always wanted one. I'm actually really disappointed that nobody took my under their wing.

There's a structure to a detective story that I can easily understand. I understand playing that particular game. It's like solving a puzzle. Or creating a puzzle.

I smoke cigarettes when I write, which is disgusting, but it really helps me.

I don't think secrets are a bad thing. I think there's this idea that everything needs to be transparent in order for it to be free.