On a deeper level, I think many stories - especially thrillers - can be a journey to the heart of darkness.

I think I can speak with a degree of authority... today, the biggest driving force of movies is pace; God help you if you try to put in a scene that is about character and not plot.

There's an explosion of Indian fiction of all kinds, from military thrillers to chicklit. I think that's exciting.

I think we all have a responsibility to tell good stories.

I think women love to read love stories.

I think Scotland has some great stories.