If the public likes you, you're good. Shakespeare was a common, down-to-earth writer in his day.

I'm actually a softie. Tough guys get killed too early... I've got a full head of hair and don't wear eyeglasses.

I read all the time... I read a lot of history books.

I know an awful lot of Hollywood people, who are so self-important, I can't understand it.

The first chapter sells the book; the last chapter sells the next book.

Inspiration is an empty bank account.

Nobody reads a mystery to get to the middle. They read it to get to the end. If it's a letdown, they won't buy anymore. The first page sells that book. The last page sells your next book.