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

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Authors change publishers because it's like being married for a long time and suddenly you...

Authors change publishers because it's like being married for a long time and suddenly you...

The biggest critics of my books are people who never read them.

The biggest critics of my books are people who never read them.

Agents are essential, because publishers will not read unsolicited manuscripts.

Agents are essential, because publishers will not read unsolicited manuscripts.

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

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

You've got your hands full if you have three children under 2 years old.

You've got your hands full if you have three children under 2 years old.

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 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.

I know that I am very popular in Holland, in fact I have visited Amsterdam...

I know that I am very popular in Holland, in fact I have visited Amsterdam...

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...

Ideas are all around me. If I wasn't interested in them myself, I don't think...

Ideas are all around me. If I wasn't interested in them myself, I don't think...

I think I'm a born storyteller. Inspiration is all around me. I can read a...

I think I'm a born storyteller. Inspiration is all around me. I can read a...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Brittany Murphy... who knows if she's going to be around. Kirsten Dunst, I think she's...

Brittany Murphy... who knows if she's going to be around. Kirsten Dunst, I think she's...

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.

I write about the American dream: if you set your mind to do something, you...

I write about the American dream: if you set your mind to do something, you...

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...