I do write about obsession, but I don't think I have an obsession for writing. I'm not a compulsive writer. I like to watch obsession in other people, watch the way it makes them behave. Ruth Rendell behavecompulsivemake Change image and share on social
My favourite book - 'The Good Soldier' by Ford Madox Ford, which I have read about 20 times - is different from my favourite author, who is Iris Murdoch. I find her books exciting and unputdownable. Her characters are so carefully studied and in-depth; I love that. Ruth Rendell authorbookcarefully share on social
I don't care for people who are given peerages who have paid for them. I think it happens, and I don't like that. Ruth Rendell carepaypeerage Change image and share on social
I really do literally put myself into a character's shoes. Ruth Rendell characterliterallyput Change image and share on social
The more you pander to what is, presumably, the taste of young people, the more you corrupt. Ruth Rendell corruptpanderpeople Change image and share on social
I've never met a murderer as far as I know. I would hate to. Ruth Rendell hatehavemeet Change image and share on social
It looks as if the NHS will gradually fade away, and we shall go back to a great deal of private medicine. Ruth Rendell backdealfade Change image and share on social
I - I love being told by people that they enjoy my books, and I think that's really very nice. Ruth Rendell bookenjoylove Change image and share on social
I was imbued from a very early age with a sense of doom. Ruth Rendell agedoomearly Change image and share on social
Hugh Grant will always be associated with his scandal, and so will Max Mosley. Ruth Rendell granthughmax Change image and share on social
