I was a political journalist; I came to writing novels through an interest in politics and power. Votes: 18
If you go back, 'The Great Gatsby' would be a portrait of the rich and fortune made by business. Votes: 4
Storytelling has a narcotic power. Votes: 0
Writers of fiction should stick to writing, not pop up on panel shows or as a talking head. Votes: 0
Does a name stick because it suits a man or does the man, unconsciously, evolve into his name? Votes: 0
History is what we bring to it, not just the events themselves, but how we interpret those events. Votes: 0
It implies a slight failure as a writer that you are reduced to being a ghostwriter for the money. Votes: 0
My greatest regret as a writer is that I've never been able to include as many jokes as I'd like. Votes: 0