I write about real people in disguise. If anything, my characters are toned down-the truth is much more bizarre.

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I managed to take a family trip to the Bahamas and it was quite lovely.

I managed to take a family trip to the Bahamas and it was quite lovely.

My weakness is wearing too much leopard print.

My weakness is wearing too much leopard print.

I write synopses after the book is completed. I can't write it beforehand, because I...

I write synopses after the book is completed. I can't write it beforehand, because I...

I don't believe in writing anything that I don't know about or haven't researched about...

I don't believe in writing anything that I don't know about or haven't researched about...

I have visited Australia several times, and I always try to make a point of...

I have visited Australia several times, and I always try to make a point of...

Where was Paris Hilton a year ago? She's a fabulous character to write about.

Where was Paris Hilton a year ago? She's a fabulous character to write about.

All of my books have the potential to become movies, it's just a question of...

All of my books have the potential to become movies, it's just a question of...

Whatever you have a passion for, then you must do. If you want to write,...

Whatever you have a passion for, then you must do. If you want to write,...

I have written 20 books, and each one is like having a baby. Writing is...

I have written 20 books, and each one is like having a baby. Writing is...

Who is ready to settle for five minutes when three hours does nicely?

Who is ready to settle for five minutes when three hours does nicely?

Viagra is a drug, just like cocaine. It can cause you to become addicted.

Viagra is a drug, just like cocaine. It can cause you to become addicted.

I am currently talking to one of the studios about making American Star as a...

I am currently talking to one of the studios about making American Star as a...

I have considered rap music stars, and there is one in my new book, Lovers...

I have considered rap music stars, and there is one in my new book, Lovers...

Do not copy my style! The first rule of writing is write about what you...

Do not copy my style! The first rule of writing is write about what you...

My philosophy is, unless you're sick and need help, why bother?

My philosophy is, unless you're sick and need help, why bother?

People are intrigued by fame, power and wealth and I think Hollywood is the only...

People are intrigued by fame, power and wealth and I think Hollywood is the only...

I was never confident about finishing a book, but friends encouraged me. When I finished...

I was never confident about finishing a book, but friends encouraged me. When I finished...

If you want to achieve your dreams, you must follow them, and the best way...

If you want to achieve your dreams, you must follow them, and the best way...

I really fall in love with my characters, even the bad ones. I love getting...

I really fall in love with my characters, even the bad ones. I love getting...

I am still shocking people today, and I don't know why. Is it because I'm...

I am still shocking people today, and I don't know why. Is it because I'm...