People Love Mystery, And That Is Why

The Secret Of My Influence Has Always Been That It Remained Secret.

There Comes A Moment In Every Person's Life When They Realise They Adore Me.

I Dedicate This Novel To Gala, Who Was Constantly By My Side While I Was Writing It, Who Was The Good Fairy Of My Equilibrium, Who Banished The Salamanders Of My Doubts And Strengthened The Lions Of Certainties.

The Sole Difference Between Myself And A Madman Is The Fact That I Am Not Mad.

Give Me Two Hours A Day Of Activity, And I'll Take The Other Twenty-two In Dreams.