If The System Turns Away

Don't Go Growing A Conscience On Me," I Said. "i've Been Down That Road. It Doesn't Lead You To Anything Good.

I'm Not 'mr. No-by-the-book.' I Just Want To Make Sure The Character Is By The Book.

The Best Crime Novels Are Not About How A Detective Works On A Case; They Are About How A Case Works On A Detective.

In A Daydream Sort Of Way, I Think It Would Be Pretty Cool To Direct A Movie. But I Have Been On Movie And Tv Sets And Know It Is Hard Work. I Like Directing It In My Mind. It Is Easier.

I Think The Only Boundaries Are Individual And Personal. A Writer Should Be Free To Write About Anything He Or She Wants To, Including The Twin Towers. I Have Made Small References To 9/11 In My Past Two Books.