There's a lot more to publishing a book than writing it and slapping a cover on it.

It's what every writer needs: a daybed.

When I give a lot of speeches, they're always on the fly. I mean, I know what I'm going to say roughly, but I do not - will not read.

I just look at what's going on in the world.

I have a history of disregarding orders. - Mitch Rapp

Have you ever heard the phrase, it is better to keep your mouth closed and have people wonder if you are stupid than open it and remove all doubt? (Hakim al Harbi)

Underestimating one's enemy was a classic tactical mistake --- one that was usually born out of stupidity or arrogance or both. (Harry Smith)