"A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return."

"A good book is a good book is a good book. And if it's a bit of a page-turner, so much the better."

"I believe in the power of words, and I believe in the power of stories."

"I'm a writer, not a politician. My job is to ask questions, not to provide answers."

"The world is a chaotic place, and the job of the writer is to bring some order to it, even if it's just a temporary order."