Usually I decide on what it is I'm writing next by the books I'm reading.

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.

Lots of people have objections to prizes of all types, and it would be extraordinary if everybody agreed on anything that's worthwhile - they never do.

I really like people and I keep friendships. I have people from all parts of my life.

Actually, I can write anywhere - airport lounges, in bed, on a rattling train going north.

We are who we are, be­cause of those we choose to love and be­cause of those who love us.

Free and fair access to books - to reading - is a right and one we should fight for.