Ken Follett Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“I am very fond of Edith Wharton. She's quite high brow but also a great storyteller. My favorite is 'The House of Mirth.' I also like 'The Reef.'”

“The CIA's research program is described in a book called The Search for the Manchurian Candidate.”

“I want to tell a story that makes the reader always want to see what will happen next.”

“A very good editor is almost a collaborator.”

“I aim to be translucent, so you don't notice the words, just their meaning. I haven't much insight into people's motivations.”

“One of the hardest things for me, now that I'm famous, is finding people who can read my stuff and give me an honest critique.”

“Thrillers have been traditionally very masculine books; the women characters often rather decorative.”

“With the World War II era, there's so much written material to draw on. When you go back to the 14th century, you have to imagine more.”

“I wake up with the story in my head, so I really like to be at my desk about five minutes after I wake up. So I don't get dressed. I put on a bathrobe, I make tea and sit at my desk.”

“I like reading history, and actually most authors enjoy the research part because it is, after all, easier than writing.”