If it's in the bin, it's public property.

The way I write is totally instinctive. I just write what I feel or what I find funny - and hope everyone else agrees.

If your life's at a juncture and you need to think about things, there's nowhere better than home. However old you are.

Shopping is actually very similar to farming a field. You can't keep buying the same thing, you have to have a bit of variety. Otherwise you get bored and stop enjoying yourself.

I love all my characters. I love their weaknesses and flaws. I feel like they're all my best friends and I adore being with them.

Sam doesn't hesitate for a minute. 'You say, "Mr and Mrs Tavish, you're making me feel inferior. Do you really think I'm inferior or is it just in my mind?

Once you've started cheating, does it really matter what your methods are?