“In judging other people's work, particularly short stories, I have not...” — Ruth Rendell Quote

“In judging other people's work, particularly short stories, I have noticed how novice writers tell the readers everything about their characters in the first paragraphs, disclose their motives, reveal their recent activities and their future intentions.”

“It sounds awful and sort of goody two-shoes, but I never eat between meals.”

“I never carry a notebook while walking around London. I just pick those things up. I'm very good at quizzes.”

“So, these political activities will create friction in and of themselves, and in this environment of friction there'll be additional violence.”

“Investment banks manage to go bankrupt through their investment-banking activities, commercial banks manage to go bankrupt through their commercial-banking activities.”

“If I'm fulfilled mentally, spiritually, and physically by my daily activities and I'm constantly striving to grow by living out of my comfort zone, then I am successful.”