Love is blind, there was no doubt about it. In Tara's case it was also deaf, dumb, dyslexic, had a bad hip and the beginnings of Alzheimer's

Political correctness is a minefield

Nothing sinister. Just getting exercise. Although some might consider that sinister.

I think denial's fascinating. It's a jokey word, but it really happens, and sometimes in enormous ways.

I used to write in bed, starting when I woke up. I believe that creative work comes from our subconscious mind, so I try to keep the gap between sleep and writing as minimal as possible.

Failed relationships can be described as so much wasted make-up.

You've recognised a fundamental feature of an addict's life. Maintaining your habit is so important you've no real interest in anything else.