My mother and I will continue on some level that I havent determined yet. I think my mothers a great character, and I have to say that giving my mother to the world has to be the biggest thrill of my writing career.

I'm not interested in popular culture. I hate Quentin Tarantino. I rarely go to movies. I hate rock 'n' roll. I work. I think. I listen to classical music. I brood. I like sports cars.

I wanted things. Whatever it cost and whatever it took, I would do it. And that's it.

[Raymond] Chandler, I reread him, and there's a lot of bad writing there. I don't think he knew much about people.

I like to be alone so I can write. But focus can hurt you. I don't want to be some stress casualty in early middle age.

I got a woman I'm loyal to above all things, above my career. She's profound to me. I'm quiet. I live in Kansas City. I work.

To me, there's nothing on earth other than women. It's why I get out of bed every morning.