I love the solitary, romantic idea of writing.

It sounds trite, but I like telling stories.

There are people all over the world who like to write fan letters in the voice of their pet: 'Hello, my name is Fifi and I'm a labrador and I think you're great. Paw paw!'

Lentil dhal is the only thing I can cook.

As a child I loved ghost stories.

If you act scared, your body produces adrenaline.

A floor length backless black sequined dress would be my dream dress. As for my dream date - that would have to be a young Marlon Brando!

One aspect of my mum's personality that has influenced me is her love of Hollywood and the golden era of black-and-white films.

I always look for contradiction in a character.

A good piece of art raises questions.

Sometimes I can spend months doing things to make sure that my instincts work correctly, but ultimately it's still instinctive.

Intuition is the highest form of intelligence, transcending all individual abilities and skills

As we dread any disease that undermines the health of the body, so should we deplore contention, which is a corroding canker of the spirit.

It was more of their quirky show. It was more like a cult show. The ratings weren't really that high.

Without forgiveness, there is no future.

Whenever two people come together and their behavior affects one another, you have etiquette.

I have so much paperwork. I'm afraid my paperwork has paperwork.

If you understand football you make substitutions during the game, if you don't you make comments after it.

Making a living in the arts, though, creates so many jobs for other people.

No, I am not afraid; the Lord said he would protect me, and I have full confidence in His word.

I love music more than language: it's the best, it's universal.