As a child, I read science fiction, but from the very beginnings of my reading for pleasure, I read a lot of non-fictional history, particularly historical biography.

English is taking over the world. I just wrote a piece about it. And it's not by design. The United States dominates because it's the biggest market.

I believe that interest in heroes is universal and eternal.

I must admit to being greatly influenced by Joseph Campbell's The Hero With a Thousand Faces.

I never learned to read music.

I was a precocious reader.