The fact is, unlike a lot of writers, I credit the people who help me. A lot of writers out there have a ton of researchers and they don't get credited in the book.

Many men think they're playboys but they invariably land wide of the mark. Surrounding yourself with champagne, fast friends and paid escorts is the very definition of the word 'loser'.

I walk down the street and people don't go, 'my God, there he is.' I lead as normal a life as you can lead in New York City.

I think the absence of socks on men wearing suits and brogues is a problem. They'll live to regret that.

My suggestion to newspapers everywhere is to give the public a reason to read them again. So here's an idea: get on a big story with widespread public appeal, devote your best resources to it, say a quiet prayer, and swing for the fences.

As you get older and fatter, good clothes can hide a lot.

Most of us have learned the hard way that there are very few things you can absolutely count on in life.