I learned that lesson a long time ago. When you write popular fiction you're going to get bashed by critics.

So I haven't thought about the critics for a long time.

I've learned a long time ago if you don't have anything to hide, you shouldn't be pleading the Fifth, and most Americans get it.

I come from a pretty tough background and I learned a long time ago not to be bothered.

I learned a long time ago that fame and money is not a ticket to happiness.

I learned a long time ago that if you subscribe and believe the good, you have to believe the bad. My measure is my heart and what I know.