My parents were liberal intellectuals but even they expected me to stay at home and look after my younger siblings and do the housework.
Live disasters are wonderful attractions when you're safe on the other side of them.
I realised I'd never climb Everest but thought I could still write a book
Never underestimate a man's ability to underestimate a woman.
I love to sing. I'm a soprano.
I spent 10 years as a marketing manager. I've found my experience in the financial world invaluable background for writing about white-collar crimes.