There's this sense of excitement because you invent and control the characters. You decide whether they live or die. I find this type of creative process tremendously stimulating.

The fact that my female characters have strong personalities but are also physically attractive probably reflects the women I've known in my life.

He believed nothing he was told and trusted no one.

Life is like a novel. It's filled with suspense. You have no idea what is going to happen until you turn the page.

A blank piece of paper is God's way of telling us how hard it is to be God.

Business is a game, played for fantastic stakes, and you're in competition with experts. If you want to win, you have to learn to be a master of the game.

She undressed slowly, dreamily, and when she was naked, she selected a bright red negligee to wear so that the blood would not show.