I try to use short sentences, short paragraphs and short chapters to keep the reader's interest.

Even the most radical Islamic terrorist would not want to see the revered holy city of Medina go up. It would be like losing the Vatican in Rome.

It's much different today than it was during the Cold War. The CIA is not the subject of many books anymore. But that might change, because of international terrorism and Red China.

I read 'Time', 'Newsweek' and 'The Economist'.

It's good to stay as close to real life as you can, and then kind of dress it up.

I generally unwind by having dinner with close friends.

…made me promise to cut down on the drinking and swearing, which I have. Unfortunately, this has left me dim-witted and nearly speechless.