Even the most radical Islamic terrorist would not want to see the revered holy city of Medina go up. It would be like losing the Vatican in Rome.

You have to go out of your way as a suspense novelist to find situations where the protagonists are somewhat helpless and in real danger.

There are Mafia families that have bought magnificent houses on the North Shore, although not yet the great estates because they don't want that kind of high profile.

If everyone howled at every injustice, every act of barbarism, every act of unkindness, then we would be taking the first step towards a real humanity.

I like to go out and see what a city's all about.

I generally unwind by having dinner with close friends.