I am not much of a researcher as a novelist; I write mainly from experience.

I write what I see; I paint what I am.

Life happens, and I write about it wherever I am.

If I weren't the way I am, I shouldn't write my symphonies.

I am in total silence when I write - I don't even like the sound of the dryer going - I like the quiet.

I'm not sure if guys are supposed to read Vanity Fair. I feel very metrosexual with it but am not sure it's in my comfort zone.