Stories had always been told about male genies coming out of bottles, but they were usually fat, old men. Never had the genie been a gorgeous woman, so that idea really appealed to me, and I created the series based on that premise.
Sidney SheldonThe fact that my female characters have strong personalities but are also physically attractive probably reflects the women I've known in my life.
Sidney SheldonYou know, it's not fair. Women are judged inferior until we prove ourselves, and men are judged superior until they prove what assholes they are.
Sidney SheldonI was scared. Do you know what it's like to hold someone else's life in your hands? It's like playing God. Can you think of anything scarier than that?
Sidney Sheldon