What distinguishes a good communicator?
A command of words and delight in expression, accompanied by a keen interest in listening and understanding.

What do you always have on your writing desk?
A cup of coffee and a fan, to keep my mind alert and my head cool.

What I like listening to most of all ...
... is radio plays: ranging from world literature to “Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators.” I have a complete collection of that detective radio play series.