The English country house is certainly an icon of British culture.

I love 'Sex and the City;' I think I've seen every episode.

Harsh reality is always better than false hope.

When people are feeling insecure about their jobs and there are cuts to be made, it's hard to put up an argument that the film industry needs funding.

I don't think I'm an unkind person, I don't think my books are unkind, and I don't think my readers are unkind.

If you are lucky, you have your moment. But it is never more than a moment. You have to enjoy it while it lasts.

When you are desperate to get someone who isn't all that interested in you, you lay siege as hard as you can.