I don't read horror, ever. When I was 15, I made the mistake of reading part of 'The Exorcist.' It was the first and last horror book I've ever opened.

My father could argue two sides of a Möbius Strip.

Books make great gifts because they can unveil hidden secrets.

For me, a good thriller must teach me something about the real world. Thrillers like 'Coma,' 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'The Firm' all captivated me by providing glimpses into realms about which I knew very little - medical science, submarine technology and the law.

I believe that thinking about the problem … is your problem.

I've learned never to close my mind to an idea simply because it seems miraculous.

Death is only a byproduct of terrorism.