'White Teeth' has far too many characters, and its plot is tortured. But Smith has an astonishing intellect. She writes sharp dialogue for every age and race - and she's funny as hell. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
In the annals of the rich and miserable, Christina Onassis stands out, if only because she was so rich and so miserable. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
There are all kinds of voices in YA, and they are realistic and unflinching. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
Jean Thompson's short-story collection 'Who Do You Love' is a beautiful book, but a hell of a sad one. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
I know Peter Jackson a tiny-tiny bit from interviewing him about the 'Lord of the Rings' movies over the years. When I was visiting… — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
The YA category changes pretty fast. I'm so impressed by what these authors do. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
Making a summer movie is like accepting a mission impossible: your enemies are everywhere, and if you fail, the studio's never heard of you. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
I had written many things as a journalist, but I had no idea if I could write something scary or romantic or touching that… — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
It's been said that Generation X should get a life. Well, in 'Bottle Rocket,' they get a life of crime. Or at least try. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
Sharon Stone has made a fortune from her movies, so who says you can't get something for nothing? — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
I didn't want to write a pure fantasy novel, though I love those and grew up on J. R. R. Tolkien and Ursula LeGuin. — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
Authors all have at least one thing in common, which is that when we finally get finished copies of our books, we get giddy… — Jeff Giles Copy Share Image
