I've never been averse to a little risk - after all, writing without risk is not really writing at all. Sometimes one has to just let fly with a high concept piece and see where the pieces fall. As it generally turns out, the central story is familiar, but just with different rules of engagement.

Okay, this is the wisdom. First, time spent on reconnaissanse is never wasted. Second, almost anything can be improved with the addition of bacon. And finally, there is no problem on Earth that can't be ameliorated by a hot bath and a cup of tea.

I collect ex-boyfriends -- and more than five, at last count.

I've got six months to sort out the hackers, get the Japanese knotweed under control and find an acceptable form of narcissus.

People don't change just because you know more about them.

Take no heed of her.... She reads a lot of books.

Cash is always the deciding factor in such matters of moral politics; nothing ever gets done unless motivated by commerce or greed.