Hapiness is as exclusive as a butterfly, and you must never pursue it. If you stay very still, it may come and settle on your hand. But only briefly. Savour those moments, for they will not come in your way very often.
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and when all the wars are over, a butterfly will still be beautiful.
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I won't usually just sit down to write. I'd have done it in my head already. I visualise a story just like a film strip running in my head. I guess that is also a reason why my books have such a visual element to them. And it's what I tell young writers: plan your story ahead.
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I like talking to visitors, especially children.
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Unhappy and unsettled childhood helps in writing.
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No, I don't want to be a brand. Brand means I cannot go out for a quiet walk without tourists and fans constantly following me.
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