I don't read horror, ever. When I was 15, I made the mistake of reading part of 'The Exorcist.' It was the first and last horror book I've ever opened. Dan Brown
For me, a good thriller must teach me something about the real world. Thrillers like 'Coma,' 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'The Firm' all captivated me by providing glimpses into realms about which I knew very little - medical science, submarine technology and the law. Dan Brown
The power that religion has is that you think nothing is random: If there's a tragedy in my life, that's God testing me or sending me a message. Dan Brown
My interest in secret societies is the product of many experiences, some I can discuss, others I cannot. Dan Brown
I remember devouring the entire Hardy Boys series over one summer, enthralled by their bravery and cleverness. Dan Brown
Futurists don't consider overpopulation one of the issues of the future. They consider it the issue of the future. Dan Brown
Suggesting a married Jesus is one thing, but questioning the Resurrection undermines the very heart of Christian belief. Dan Brown
Two thousand years ago, we lived in a world of Gods and Goddesses. Today, we live in a world solely of Gods. Women in most cultures have been stripped of their spiritual power. Dan Brown
If you ask three people what it means to be Christian, you will get three different answers. Dan Brown
I've been through a lot. I've thought a lot about life, and I've spent a lot of time studying history and science. Dan Brown
Writing is a solitary existence. Making a movie is controlled chaos - thousands of moving parts and people. Every decision is a compromise. If you're writing and you don't like how your character looks or talks, you just fix it. But in a movie, if there's something you don't like, that's tough. Dan Brown
I think one reason my books have found mainstream success is that they're written from a skeptical point of view. Dan Brown
I consider myself a student of many religions. The more I learn, the more questions I have. For me, the spiritual quest will be a life-long work in progress. Dan Brown
My sincere hope is that 'The Da Vinci Code,' in addition to entertaining people, will serve as an open door to begin their own explorations. Dan Brown