“It's always a mistake for writers to key their submissions to world ev...” — Richard Curtis Quote

“It's always a mistake for writers to key their submissions to world events, because they move so quickly and unpredictably, as has certainly proven the case in Afghanistan.”

“We are forced by the major publishers to include electronic rights in the contracts we make with publishers for new books. And there's very little we can do about that.”

“We now open our mail with gloves and mask, though I can't imagine why anyone would target a literary agency!”

“Afghanistan fortunately is one of the richest countries in terms of water, mineral resources, location and human capital.”

“The Taliban has not, in my judgment, in any significant way changed their fundamental goal and objective, which is to take over Afghanistan and return to running that country. It doesn't mean that we shouldn't have negotiation talks with them. I think we should. But we've got to be clear-eyed about it.”

“We cannot continue to ask the brave men and women of our Armed Forces to put their lives on the line to protect our country while we jeopardize their safety by failing to ensure that Defense Department funds are not siphoned off to warlords in Afghanistan.”