And as the years flowed by, some villagers told travelers of a beast and a beauty who lived in the castle and could be seen walking on the battlements, and others told of two beauties, and others, of two beasts.

What's crucial about being an executive producer is that you stay in the loop, information-wise. They have to share all their major decisions with you.

If you have written something that the film people want, like a book, it does give you a way in.

I've been in a long and happy relationship for 22 years and it's never inspired me to write anything. It's too good - nothing to say. Problems, conflict, that's what makes for good stories.

Books are the air I breathe, so I don't notice the seasons.

I remember manners, that's when people are scared to make other persons mad.

Writers should be applauded for their ability to make things up.