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The characters I write about are very internal.

I like complicated characters.

I think, above all, the characters in my novels feel universal to the readers.

The more varied the characters, the better, as far as I'm concerned.

It is very grand and sumptuous and awesome to look at but it was really about the characters for me.

Since I was there in the very beginning, I know the history of the characters. So, I make comments about the tone and sometimes remind the writers that we've done that before.

The more conflict and contrast you have with a character makes it more interesting.

I just write the characters the way I see them. And maybe that's because I'm surrounded by the most amazing men,from my father to my husband to all of my brothers. They are true heroes!

I do not choose characters because I think, 'Wow, that woman is so strong.' I chose these characters with utmost conviction because I think they were realistic enough to exist, and I really liked the scripts.