The author on her close friend Toni Morrison, her fear of rodents and a 24-hour flight without smoking
Describe yourself in three wordsSign up to our Inside Saturday newsletter for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the magazine’s biggest features, as well as a curated list of our weekly highlights.I am shocked to see how tired I look.Toni Morrison. She was a very close friend.Would you choose fame or anonymity?
Here’s the ideal experience: that the flight attendant recognises you, but the guy sitting next to you doesn’t.I don’t believe in debts to people.Have you ever said ‘I love you’What has been your biggest disappointment? The supreme court. Specifically the case Bush v Gore, which is where Sandra Day O’Connor – one person – decided the presidential election.That I’ve never killed anyone – and I’ve been tempted numerous times. My other achievement is that I went to Australia, which meant I was on a plane without smoking for almost 24 hours, and I didn’t kill anyone on that flight.