It was an odd thing to do, to stand in a street in the hope of seeing someone who hardly knew him, but he did not want to move.

Proportion is the heart of beauty.

A baby was like a revolution, Grigori thought: you could start one, but you could not control how it would turn out.

The thriller is the most popular literary genre of the 20th century.

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.

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.

After a certain point, most people, including editors, will tell you everything you do is great.