I was called a misogynist because I was reducing women to mothers. 'Reducing women to mothers' - now there is possibly the most anti-women statement I've heard.

I can't see what's wrong about assuming intelligence in your audience and what's bad news about being rewarded for assuming that.

I don't think, generally speaking, people become writers because they were the really good, really cool, attractive kid in class. I'll be honest. This is our revenge for people who were much better looking and more popular than us. I was a bit like that, I suppose.

Brainy's the new sexy.

I'm not well versed on the verbiage of the internet.

As the Kindle's dread grip on digital publishing is challenged by tablet computers and Android smartphones, with their bright screens and high resolution, the need for illustration is growing.

Celebrities have more influence to be able to reach out to people, but people are becoming famous on Facebook and social media every day.

As fabulous as technology is, it can also make us very anxious.