I'm aware of 'Twilight,' but I've never seen the movies or read any of the books. Frankly, the story leaves me cold - why do a vampire story about abstinence?

I don't really know what it is about vampires that makes them such a powerful symbol, metaphor, whatever in people's consciousness. But I do know they're tremendously powerful. I mean, there's a vampire on 'Sesame Street.' And Count Chocula. I don't know why it's so powerful.

I never read articles about my books.

When I go home, the last thing I want to do is read about the popular lore of vampires.

Just you wait till I’m a vampire! I’m not going to be sitting on the sidelines next time.

I've never seen 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'