I cannot be with someone who takes pleasure in inflicting pain on me, someone who can't love me

If you've been married for 400 years, as I have, it's nice to experience first love again and you can vicariously through a book.

Never trust a man who can dance.

I think virgins are far more interesting to write about. If we've been around the block a few times, we know what to expect. Not so with virgins.

Don't get your panties in such a twist... and give me back mine.

Sometimes I wonder if there's something wrong with me. Perhaps I've spent too long in the company of my literary romantic heroes, and consequently my ideals and expectations are far too high.

I'm not a great writer.