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

All I want to do is make serious movies that explore social issues and turn a profit, and slip the schnitzel to Jane DePugh.

I am conservative by temperament. I disapprove of criminal activity. I am very solidly and markedly on the side of authority. The truth is I would rather err on the side of too much authority than too little.

Joe Wambaugh's a friend. I know him only casually, but I like him a lot. I think he likes my books.

How did I change my life? I wanted things. I wanted women and I wanted to write books.

I like to have fun out there. I work hard, and then I get to cut loose and go out and tour, and I enjoy it. I like to go out and meet the people. I love to sell books.

I would like to provoke ambiguous responses in my readers.