Don't worry, your secret's safe with me. I know how it is, wanting to be a little anonymous.

[ Oh, did he know. He lifted a shoulder. ]

Being famous has its downsides, you know. It's nothing like being a movie star, or anything, but being a well known author means everyone wants to know what you're working on next, and if you're still single...

Well, it's awful, at times, but the payoff's worth it.

[ Or it would be. ]