“There is nothing so good as a burial at sea. It is simple, tidy, and not very incriminating.”

“Estoy seguro que a cualquiera le gusta un buen crimen, siempre que no sea la víctima”

“The paperback is very interesting but I find it will never replace the hardcover book -- it makes a very poor doorstop.”

“A glimpse into the world proves that horror is nothing other than reality.”

“Fear isn't so difficult to understand. After all, weren't we all frightened as children? Nothing has changed since Little Red Riding Hood faced the big bad wolf. What frightens us today is exactly the same sort of thing that frightened us yesterday. It's just a different wolf. This fright complex is rooted in every individual.”

“There is nothing to winning, really. That is, if you happen to be blessed with a keen eye, an agile mind, and no scruples whatsoever.”

“I'm sure anyone who likes a good crime, provided it is not the victim.”