“Novels give you the matrix of emotions, give you the flavour of a time in a way formal history cannot.”
“Variety's the very spice of life, that gives it all it's flavour.”
“You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.”
“A novel has to entertain -- that's the contract with the reader: you give me ten hours and I'll give you a reason to turn every page.”
“Give me a stock clerk with a goal, and I will give you a man who will make history. Give me a man without a goal, and I will give you a stock clerk.”
“When you react, you don't give your mind the time to get filled with emotions. You are devoid of anger, fear, and frustration; you are simply moving.”