I always notice the dysfunctional dynamic of human relationships because most places where you encounter it, people are trying to pretend it isnt happening.

But we'll stumble on, she and I, into our messy future. And we'll have each other.

You can always, and easily, give somebody the gift of hope and faith, even in the midst of despair.

We manufacture anger to give ourselves the illusion of power when we feel weak and helpless.

Most crime fiction plots are not ambitious enough for me. I want something really labyrinthine with clues and puzzles that will reward careful attention.

I always notice the dysfunctional dynamic of human relationships because most places where you encounter it, people are trying to pretend it isnt happening.

Cambridge is heaven, I am convinced it is the nicest place in the world to live. As you walk round, most people look incredibly bright, as if they are probably off to win a Nobel prize.