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I did get a very fine education, and not just in science. It took some pressure on the part of my elders to convince me that I really should take an interest in humanities.

I just follow the subjects I'm interested in.

I love to read history books, which is where I get my ideas. I also read historical romance for pleasure.

I have a huge passion for literature.

I like to read about subjects unrelated to my work, especially history.

I liked painting and drawing, and I liked humanities mainly - poetry, literature - this speculative attitude toward life.

I want to support the whole idea of the humanities and teaching the humanities as being something that - even if it can't be quantitatively measured as other subjects - it's as fundamental to all education.

Ever since I was a kid, I've had an enormous interest in the sciences - everything from quantum physics to anthropology.

I grew up in a literary home and majored in French, English, and sociology. They all have served me well over the years.

I have a lot of interests.