Black people were very angry with me for writing the book. A lot of people didn't believe me, or didn't want to believe me, and that used to really bother me. It was a very painful and difficult time.
“I know it's really square but I'm one of those people who piles on the factor 50 as soon as I'm outside.”
“New Year's Resolution: To tolerate fools more gladly, provided this does not encourage them to take up more of my time.”