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I became interested, through reading the works of some novelist, in Egyptology and made a study of the pyramids. It was just a hobby, but I had a desire to know all I could about everything I could.

When I started writing about vampires, I swore that I wouldn't touch the 'Dracula' legend because it's been done too many times.

When I go home, the last thing I want to do is read about the popular lore of vampires.

For me, Dracula has always been associated with travel and beautiful historical places.

I read 'Dracula' in high school. I've been around vampires forever.

I've loved vampires for a very long time. In eighth grade, I guess, my research paper was on vampires.

I've always been a Dracula/vampire aficionado, being half-Romanian myself. Dracula has always been close to my heart - in fact, I have a first edition of Bram Stoker's book. I read it over and over again as a young kid.

I'm into the vampire stuff. I think it's really fascinating and interesting. There's a lot of history behind all of that, and if you look into it, it's really interesting stuff.

I bring a copy of 'Dracula' with me wherever I go, the book. It's my favorite book in the world, it's absolutely incredible. My great-great grandfather was the guy who printed the first edition, so he's the first person to ever put 'Dracula' on the written page.

I think I succeeded in getting the Egyptian people excited about the importance of science, and this is the only way Egypt can get out of this dark ages.