My interest is in power. How power works.

The moment the curtain rose on that first ballet, I knew something wonderful and new had come into my life. I can still see the first scene. The ballet was Divertimento No. 15

I've always felt that no one understands why some books of non-fiction endure and some don't, because there's not much understanding among many non-fiction writers that the narrative is terribly important.

Herman Brown was a businessman who wanted value for money spent. His relationships with politicians were measured by that criterion.

I sometimes feel that if your book sells more than 20 years, then there's something in it that you can say, gee, I did something that endures, that's timeless

The ballet embodies the notes of music. And sometimes you almost feel like you can see the notes dance up there on the stage.

I deliberately made an effort not to become an expert on the ballet.