People who wear glasses, without them they always look unfocused, vulnerable. Out in the open. A layer removed.

I just felt from personal observation that there is nothing more dislocated or alienated than a lifelong military person trying to cope in civilian life. It's like two completely separate planets.

I think my books come out very visual, which is an obvious consequence.

People who wear glasses, without them they always look unfocused, vulnerable. Out in the open. A layer removed.

It's always sad if anybody you know has a personal problem.

Don't get it right - get it WRITTEN!

I grew up in Birmingham, where they made useful things and made them well.