When I vacate this sack of old bones I won't care what you do with it. Bury or burn it but don't make much fuss.

The really disturbing thing about Somalia is that in a country where there are few economic opportunities, pirates are perceived as glamorous and are held in awe by young boys who aspire to their lifestyle.

Authors can only soft sell the environment. Create a wonderful story around the environment involving the characters that leaves a lasting impression on the reader's mind.

beware of your most implacable enemy-yourself.

Herbert, my father, was born in Britain but went out to Africa in his teens to join his father and built up an 18,000-acre ranch in what was then Northern Rhodesia, providing work for the locals. He was my hero when I was a boy.

You don't turn out as many books as I did then by sitting around, being cozy with the family.

I have never had too much trouble for creative ideas to spring up in my mind.