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
I didn't do any writing seriously until I was in my mid-twenties. But I've never really thought of myself as doing anything else. I've always wanted to write. Ruth Rendell havemidthink Change image and 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've done the big 12-city tours, and I'm never going to do that again - never. I was younger then. It wears you out, you know. Ruth Rendell bigcityhave 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
I'm concerned with the lost, the lonely, the shy. I think shyness is in some ways more widespread now than formerly. I used to be shy myself. Of course, you can't be me now and remain shy, but I remember very well what it felt like. Ruth Rendell concernfeltlonely 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
Hugh Grant will always be associated with his scandal, and so will Max Mosley. Ruth Rendell granthughmax Change image and share on social
