I don't really distinguish between sympathy and honesty when I'm writing. The two go together - I'm interested in inhabiting my characters seeing the world through their eyes.
When I was writing 'The Abstinence Teacher ' I really tried to immerse myself...
I have the greatest sympathy with the growth of the socialist party. I think...
I prefer peace. But if trouble must come let it come in my time so that my children can live in peace.
