Don't put down too many roots in terms of a domicile. I have lived in four countries and I think my life as a writer and our family's life have been enriched by this. I think a writer has to experience new environments. There is that adage: No man can really succeed if he doesn't move away from where he was born. I believe it is particularly true for the writer.
There's no better feeling as a writer than to see your piece going beyond what you can have ever imagined. And a wonderful way for that to happen is for new audiences to discover it.
What would have become of me if no one had wanted to read my books? And don't forget all those who have written of me.
The commendation of adversaries is the greatest triumph of a writer, because it never comes unless extorted.
When success happens to an English writer, he acquires a new typewriter. When success happens to an American writer, he acquires a new life.
If the public likes you, you're good. Shakespeare was a common, down-to-earth writer in his day.
As a writer, you aren't anybody until you become somebody.
It used to be for writers that that six seasons and a movie thing, that's the holy grail as writers - your series goes eight, 10 seasons, you're set for life.
