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.

Nothing captures human interest more than human tragedy.

Learning the truth has become my life's love.

God answers all prayers, but sometimes his answer is 'no'.

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

Neutrinos have mass? i didn't even know they're Catholic!" Robert to Vittoria

I write slowly. I actually write quickly, but I throw out so much material.