Grew up in?
I grew up in Harlem, New York.

Childhood ambition?
As a child I wanted to be a professional athlete or lawyer.

Favorite sports team?
New York Giants

Book to take on a deserted island?
Platero and I, by Juan Ramon Jimenez

Favorite city?
New York is my favorite city.

Favorite CD?
This week it's Sao Vicente by Cesaria Evora

Where do you write?
I write in a small office at home.

Qualities you most admire?
I like people who take responsibility for their lives.

What do you do to relax?
I enjoy long walks or playing the flute.

What classic/contemporary author would you most like to have dinner with?
I would enjoy having dinner with the poet/playwright Derek Walcott

Place where you were/are happiest?
I'm happy just about anywhere, but I particularly enjoy New York and London.

Most embarrassing moment?
I talk to myself out loud at times, and feel embarrassed when people overhear me.

What adjectives would you use to describe your latest book?
I believe that Shooter is interesting in both format and story.

Life motto?
I am responsible for everything I do.

About Walter Dean Myers