The number of states in the union has been fixed at 50 for so long, few Americans realize that throughout most of our history, the addition of new states from time to time was a normal part of political life.
As authors, we all expect criticism from time to time, and we all have our ways of coping with unfriendly reviews.
Not many people know this but my team in England is Manchester United. Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, George Best, all great players. We created a bond when we played each other and I still speak to Bob from time to time, though I can’t get used to calling him ‘Sir Bobby.’
Any change in my style depends on many things, but it’s whatever fits the project. It’s important to me to make style changes from time to time; it makes me feel alive as an artist. For instance, with ‘Moonshine,’ I’m doing all my own coloring. That’s a new development!
I think women have to change their hairstyle from time to time.
I do take class because I still dance, and yes, I do slip into class with the Royal Ballet from time to time.
I don’t think it’s ungracious to seek cosmetic help – it has crossed my mind from time to time, and I have been tempted. But it’s too short-term. Once you start down that road, you have to keep going.