She wanted to say 'I love you like a thunderstorm, like a lion, like a helpless rage'.

There is a real connection between Philosopy and fiction.

I like to create imaginary characters and events around a real historical situation. I want readers to feel: OK, this probably didn't happen, but it might have.

I am very fond of Edith Wharton. She's quite high brow but also a great storyteller. My favorite is 'The House of Mirth.' I also like 'The Reef.

He had been granted his life's wish-but conditionally.

James Bond is quite serious about his drinks and clothing and cigarettes and food and all that sort of thing. There is nothing wry or amused about James Bond.

What news? There's nothing to tell. I'm a nun.