The most difficult task for anyone wandering through a foreign land with the hope of gaining some insight into it is the profound need to come to terms with the lives and thoughts of strangers.

To be perfectly honest the old habits, specifically deadlines, still very much inform what I do. I am brutally disciplined about getting manuscripts in on time.

I find the science behind major natural events almost more interesting than the way in which those same events wreak their effects on human society.

Nothing is eternally stable, and even Kansas isn't really in Kansas anymore. The earth is in a constant state of flux.

I've come to accept who my readers turn out to be, rather than having some sort of demographic target.

I think they will never really enjoy true democracy in China.

I don't hero worship for the sake of hero worship. When I find people who are truly remarkable - and I think Joseph Needham is a classic example - I do value their counsel.

You can accomplish His will, without stopping midway, and even though you may face obstacles, you will overcome

Introspection leads to insights

Part of my soul goes into each quote I write. A book of my quotes can be yours for just $19.99.

In real life I do violence, but for psychic stuff I do other things better.

I love taking hits away from guys and seeing their reaction.

The 'great' commitment is so much easier than the ordinary everyday one.

Knowledge can never replace friendship. I prefer to be an idiot!

I want to have a cultural impact. I want to be an inspiration, to show people what can be done.

How do I keep fit? I lay down a lot.

India has the most technically ambitious and innovative nuclear energy program in the world.