Lynn Coady

When you're not sure your anger is justified, the thing to do is ask yourself exactly where it's coming from.

No one expects the doormat to stand upright, shake itself off, and amble down the street to seek its own happiness.

You can catch a scent in the wind - an idea, or a concept - and follow it. You can delve into your subconscious and see what happens, in a way you just can't when you're writing a novel.

In my experience, great reviews almost always ensure no sales.

When I do my makeup, it kind of helps me get into the character that I'm trying to portray.

I have a dog named Steve that lives at the studio.