I've taken a certain a pride in all of my books. They devour so much time and energy that you have to engage deeply or you'd go mad.

Take on jobs, projects and challenges that frighten you. It's the best way to get rid of fear.

The system isn't working for most people and never has worked for most women.

We are all impacted by the failings of a news media that almost always chooses which stories to cover according to the priorities and perspectives of white men with private educations.

Writing a book is like running a marathon. You need to be fit to do it, mentally and, as far as possible, physically.

One of the reasons I'm able to write books and still carry on with other work is that I do my best writing between 5am and midday.

I wish I knew how to sleep late! I generally wake horribly early, often with a head full of thoughts and deadlines that propel me to my computer.

It is, after all, absurd that in 2017 women are still at best second-class citizens.

It's not enough to vent about what you don't like on social media. I would ask everyone who can, men included, to get involved in an organisation actively working for gender equality.

Your old traditional way of thinking is your problem

I was almost twelve years old when I decided to kill my parents.

Some fellows pay a compliment like they expected a receipt.

I love the voice - it’s the most perfect instrument ever heard. It’s God given.

I think President Barack Obama has been an extraordinarily successful president, and that this period will record that with a bunch of exclamation points. But obviously not everybody thinks that.

I would like for people to appreciate the album musically whether they knew how it was made or not.

Acting by yourself is pretty darn hard, especially having to do physical comedy.

In a simple and a peaceful cottage with a beautiful view, you will not be dreaming about the palaces or the heaven, because you already have a perfect thing!

I'm a musician, so for the most part I've always thought that the musicians were equally as inspiring to listen to - maybe more so, in some cases - in addition to the artists.