Once I discovered the endless fascination of doing the research and of doing the writing, I knew I had found what I wanted to do in my life. Every book is a new journey. I never felt I was an expert on a subject as I embarked on a project.

Every book is a new journey. I never felt I was an expert on a subject as I embarked on a project.

I love Dickens. I love the way he sets a scene.

May none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof.

I love all sides of the work but that doesn't mean it isn't hard.

Never assume that people in positions of responsibility are behaving responsibly.

One of the things about the arts that is so important is that in the arts you discover the only way to learn how to do it is by doing it. You can't write by reading a book about it. The only way to learn how to write a book is to sit down and try to write a book