I am not a fan of historical fiction that is sloppy in its research or is dishonest about the real history.

People think that I'm very serious.

I read a lot of thrillers, especially American crime novels.

People have different views of how you deal with different issues in literature, and, frankly, long may it last that there is a range of views.

There is no pattern the human mind can devise that does not exist already within the bounds of nature...Everything we do, see, write, notate, all are an echo of the deep seams of the universe. Music is the invisible world made visible through sound.

The message is clear: libraries matter. Their solid presence at the heart of our towns sends the proud signal that everyone - whoever they are, whatever their educational background, whatever their age or their needs - is welcome.

Too often I am jealous and my jealousy leads me to say things-things-that I regret.