Dear Colleagues: this book is full of my debts to you. I would name you all, but then the kids would be more identifiable, and I know you always put them first. So if you have worked with me, please imagine your name here and accept my thanks.
I am very grateful to Zoë Waldie and Kris Doyle for their guidance and excellent edits, and to Paul Baggaley and all at Picador for their unstinting support over many years.