Vanessa Mae

But I don't think I've grown up to be a damaged adult.

Kids can be born with potential but unless it's encouraged - pushed, even - I don't think it will ever come to fruition.

I started skiing around the same time as I began playing the piano, at around four, before moving to the violin at five.

I was a bit challenged when I was younger to stay on the right path.

Most detective story readers are an educated audience and know there are only a certain number of plots. The interest lies in what the writer does with them.

I have no neighbours other than animals and Joshua Trees.