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I get a lot of moral guidance from reading novels, so I guess I expect my novels to offer some moral guidance, but they're not blueprints for action, ever. ”
When action grows unprofitable, gather information; when information grows unprofitable, sleep. ”
I take care of my flowers and my cats. And enjoy food. And that's living. ”
My private life is always under scrutiny. Each and every action is analysed and re-analysed. ”
I'm often asked how I shoulder the responsibility of films, but I've always believed in taking risks. ”
Actions should speak louder than words. ”
I looked up to action heroes such as Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and Jean-Claude van Damme because I liked the attitude and determination they portrayed. ”
Amidst one's daily clutter, one doesn't usually reflect on the splendour of being free because - naturally - one has to get on with the business of living. ”
Being manager means living in the middle of the media attention, through praise and critics. This is something I live with. It's intense and very demanding. ”
I love the secrecy of writing fiction. When I write a novel, I don't tell anybody what I'm doing. I'm living in my private world. And it's a great sensation. ”