I'm always surprised when large numbers of people buy my books.

I wouldn't want to assume that all men are like you. If I did, I know I would give them up entirely

In my forties, my optimism was boundless. I had really good health and tremendous success which allowed me to do anything I wanted.

And suddenly the world was filled with wooden faces and flat voices - and, you were alone.

You can't cure a chipped plate. All you can do is live with it or throw it out.

I like to get to bed with a clear head.

We create our own worlds. We destroy our own worlds. It is that simple.