I don't get in a position to be frightened. I don't do anything dangerous, and I always pay my bills.

I get letters. I get several a week, I think. A lot of people want a picture, a lot of people just want an autograph.

I once saw Dizzy Gillespie at a live show, and it made me want to go home immediately and start writing.

There are cities that get by on their good looks, offer climate and scenery, views of mountains or oceans, rockbound or with palm trees. And there are cities like Detroit that have to work for a living.

All the information you need can be given in dialogue.

If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.

To me, a book is a book, an electronic device is not, and love of books was the reason I started writing.