We have a couple of dogs, but I wouldn't describe myself as an animal person.

There is a probably natural and learned reticence with myself talking about my early life.

Perfect objectivity is always impossible, no matter who writes a person's biography.

After all my probing into the human brain, I should still be aware of mysteries and come up with them myself.

I don't think I'm generous enough to be the straight guy. I sort of make my own way and make my own statement. Do I mind pushing myself forward? Not at all.

There was a special challenge in describing the awful childhood of a person who happens to be my own husband. It was very painful at times, for both of us.