We talked about various aspects of what we wanted to talk about, Hillary [Clinton] and [Donald] Trump and down-ballot stuff, various issues. One of the things that it showed was you've got to use fear.

Ultimately what I end up writing about is helplessness and the flipside of that, empowerment.

Everything I do is going to contain the message that men who are going to be comfortable with powerful women are going to be more powerful men

I'm not a control freak - I'm a control enthusiast.

I'm Joan of Arc. I figured we had a lot in common, seeing as how I was almost burned at the stake. And plus she had that close relationship with God.

A writer is supposed to have anonymity.

I always watch what I say. I am what I say.