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
Hugh Grant will always be associated with his scandal, and so will Max Mosley. Ruth Rendell granthughmax Change image and share on social
I don't know that I am fascinated with crime. I'm fascinated with people and their characters and their obsessions and what they do. And these things lead to crime, but I'm much more fascinated in their minds. Ruth Rendell charactercrimefascinate share on social
I have a soft spot for charities that help children. Ruth Rendell charitychildsoft Change image and share on social
I don't want to be a fusty old lady writer. Ruth Rendell fustyladywriter Change image and share on social
I have never been a foodie and am seldom very hungry. Ruth Rendell foodiehungryseldom Change image and share on social
How could God allow cancer, poverty, the sheer unfairness of so many lives? Ruth Rendell cancergodlive Change image and share on social
It makes me actually quite angry to think about people writing about torture with a sort of relish. Horrible. Ruth Rendell angryhorriblemake Change image and share on social
I don't mind being distracted. I don't want to sit there in utter silence and type. If the phone rings, I usually answer it, speak for a few minutes and return to writing, or go for a walk in and out of the rooms. I don't mind a break. Ruth Rendell answerbreakdistract share on social