The strong survive, but the courageous triumph.
I never base characters on real people - you can get into so much trouble that way!
To remain unknown in this modern world: that, indeed, is real power.
The research. It is always the best part of writing. And, of course, it is the great excuse to travel.
He who retreats lives longer.
Negotiations are about controlling things, about being in the driver's seat and make one tiny mistake; you're dead. I made one tiny mistake, I wore women's clothes