I've always loved comic books. As a kid, I used to read cowboy stories and historical comics about other worlds, unknown places that would take me out of myself and which helped to develop my imagination.Collection: Imagination
I never plan my novels because if I know what is going to happen, it bores me rigid. I let the story tell itself.
I grew up in the East End of London, the youngest of three boys in a Catholic household. Both my parents were market traders and worked seven days a week.
For me, a good friend is someone you might only see once or twice a year but each time it feels as though you've just seen them last week.
I've always suffered from being labelled a horror writer - just because I didn't go to university, just because I still talk in my natural voice, just because I'm not as articulate as Martin Amis.
Never underestimate the hypocrisy of politicians.Collection: Hypocrisy
Drip, drip, the rain comes falling, Rain in the woods, rain on the sea; Even the little waves, beaten, come crawling As if to find shelter here with me.Collection: Rain
To be haunted is to glimpse a truth that might best be hidden.Collection: Glimpse